Community News
November 28, 2021
A Paradise Realty among those collecting Toys for Tots
HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals will host a Holiday Open House that also serves as a Toys for Tots collection drive at their Holmes Beach office at 5201 Gulf Drive from 5-6:30 p…
November 28, 2021
Food pantry needs financial help
ANNA MARIA – The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s the most wonderful time of the year for many, some people are struggling with hunger. That’s where the Roser Food Pantry comes in, but it ne…
November 28, 2021
Mayor presents Reimagining Pine Avenue timeline
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is authorized to spend up to $125,000 for engineering and design services for the city’s Reimagining Pine Avenue safety improvement project.
On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Mu…
November 24, 2021
Captain George’s lifelong journey comes to an end
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island lost a colorful character and a marine-loving soul with the recent passing of George “Captain George” Glaser.
After battling numerous non-COVID-related health…
November 22, 2021
Christmas has come to Bridge Street
BRADENTON BEACH – Take a walk down Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach and you’ll find it difficult not to be in the holiday spirit.
On Saturday, Nov. 20, the city lit the most Christmas lights ever…
November 21, 2021
Special magistrate reconsiders fines
HOLMES BEACH – This month’s code compliance special magistrate hearing was all about fines – reducing and eliminating them.
First up was a case involving 305 73rd St. and owners 305 73rd LLC. Thou…
November 21, 2021
Annie Silver remains without a president
BRADENTON BEACH – Annie Silver Community Center members were unable to elect a president at their board meeting on Nov. 15 due to a lack of attendance.
During its first post-COVID-19 meeting on Se…
November 19, 2021
County commissioner assisting families displaced by fire
BRADENTON – District 3 Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge is leading the efforts to assist 16 families recently displaced by an apartment building fire.
The fire occurred at the Aar…
November 15, 2021
Thrift store reopens its doors
ANNA MARIA – After months of renovations, the doors of the Roser Guild Thrift Store are open to the public and quite a lot has changed on the inside.
Members of the Guild and some of the volunteer…
November 14, 2021
Commissioners talk building recertification regulations
HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Neal Schwartz is working with Holmes Beach commissioners to develop a recertification program for large buildings to identify structural issues before they become a s…













