Skip to main content

Community News

Island mayors receive OPPAGA study-related letter
Anna Maria Island, Community News

Island mayors receive OPPAGA study-related letter

Sep 1, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
August 25, 2025
By Leslie Lake
City defends attorney, invoices

City defends attorney, invoices

BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor John Chappie, city commissioners and Police Chief John Cosby responded to criticism of post-hurricane invoices submitted by City Attorney Ricinda Perry at an Aug. 21 commissio…
August 25, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Former building official blamed for ‘screwed-up mess’

Former building official blamed for ‘screwed-up mess’

BRADENTON BEACH – With 85% of a building project completed under a 2024 city permit, a stop work order was issued at 106 23rd St. N. by city Building Official Bill Palmer, who said the prior permit w…
,
August 25, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
General Store burglary suspect released on bond

General Store burglary suspect released on bond

ANNA MARIA – After being arrested on Aug. 18 for allegedly burglarizing the Anna Ma­ria General Store earlier that morning, 24-year-old former Holmes Beach resident Leonardo “Leo” Tilelli was release…
,
August 25, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Beach cabana rental rules may change

Beach cabana rental rules may change

ANNA MARIA – No final decisions have been made, but the mayor and commissioners are considering allowing beach cabana rentals in some public beach areas and not allowing them in others. Current city…
,
August 25, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor presents projected 2025-26 operating expenses

Mayor presents projected 2025-26 operating expenses

ANNA MARIA – On Aug. 14, Mayor Mark Short presented city commissioners with an overview of the city’s operating expenses projected in the city’s proposed 2025-26 fiscal year budget. The budget docum…
,
August 20, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Waste Management changes approved

Waste Management changes approved

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners unanimously approved Waste Management’s request to make side-door trash and recycling service mandatory for all residential properties effective immediately. When doi…
,
August 19, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Builders call for contracted building official’s dismissal

Builders call for contracted building official’s dismissal

ANNA MARIA – Mason Martin Builders and Agnelli Pools & Construction owner Frank Agnelli and other Anna Maria builders are calling for the city to replace contracted Building Official Craig Greene…
,
August 19, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bungalow Beach parking restrictions remain in effect

Bungalow Beach parking restrictions remain in effect

BRADENTON BEACH – Following a July 29 hearing of Luper Enterprises’ appeal of the city commission’s April 17 decision to prohibit resort fee-based parking at Bungalow Beach Resort, special master Mar…
,
August 19, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Bean Point ‘no swim’ zone proposed

Bean Point ‘no swim’ zone proposed

ANNA MARIA – In response to rip current-related water rescues in the waters off Bean Point on Aug. 9 and Aug. 12, Mayor Mark Short proposed creating a no swim zone at the northern tip of Anna Maria I…
,
August 19, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Bolus sends city notice of intent to file suit

Bolus sends city notice of intent to file suit

BRADENTON BEACH – Home­owner Bob Bolus, an outspoken critic of the city government, has delivered a notice of intent to file a $100 million class action lawsuit against the city based on allegations…
,

Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting