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Expanded outdoor seating remains in effect
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Outdoor seating allowances remain in effect

May 22, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
May 15, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Illegal parking in Bradenton Beach becoming a big problem

New illegal beach parking trend grows

BRADENTON BEACH – A new parking trend at Cortez Beach is not only making it difficult for legally parked vehicles to maneuver, but is leaving Bradenton Beach police no choice but to write tickets unt…
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May 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Police warn of ‘fresh towel’ scam

Police warn of ‘fresh towel’ scam

BRADENTON BEACH – Police are warning unsuspecting visitors of a possible scam. A group visiting from Illinois was staying at a rental unit on Avenue A in Bradenton Beach when a tan-colored late-1990…
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May 9, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Permitting efforts continue for 105 Elm Avenue

Permitting efforts continue for 105 Elm Ave.

UPDATED May 10, 2022 – ANNA MARIA – A silt fence has been erected on the undeveloped beachfront property at 105 Elm Ave., reigniting interest in an ongoing permitting process. Bradenton resident F…
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May 9, 2022
By SUN contributor
Beach parking meeting reaps results

Beach parking meeting reaps results

HOLMES BEACH – Leaders from state, county and city governments are coming together to find solutions to ongoing public parking and beach access issues on Anna Maria Island. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy…
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May 9, 2022
By SUN contributor
Battle at Bali Hai continues

Battle at Bali Hai continues

HOLMES BEACH – Special Magistrate Michael Connolly ruled in the city’s favor in two code compliance cases against the owners of the Bali Hai Beach Resort, but attorney Louis Najmy says the fight’s no…
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May 9, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Incident sheds light on city’s policing challenges

Incident sheds light on city’s policing challenges

BRADENTON BEACH – A recent incident involving a stolen car, a stolen gun and a skirmish brought residents and police to city hall to tell commissioners about fear and inadequate funding. On April…
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May 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Residents request end of expanded outdoor seating

Residents request end of expanded outdoor seating

BRADENTON BEACH – Restaurant seating areas that expanded to sidewalks and parking lots because of the COVID-19 pandemic may be disappearing. During general public comment at the May 5 Bradenton Be…
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May 8, 2022
By SUN contributor
Special magistrate postpones rat case

Special magistrate postpones rat case

HOLMES BEACH – Residents – one with a rat problem – expressed their disagreement with two of Special Magistrate Michael Connolly’s rulings during a late April code compliance hearing. Lois Huntington…
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May 2, 2022
By SUN contributor
Battle for beach access continues

Battle for beach access continues

HOLMES BEACH – As residents on 78th Street fight beachfront property owners for the right to walk a path to the beach, city leaders say that because the path is located on private property, they can’…
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May 2, 2022
By SUN contributor
Ugly Grouper expansion planned

Ugly Grouper expansion planned

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners weren’t in agreement on the issue but the Ugly Grouper’s owners will be allowed to increase the restaurant’s seating size. During an April 26 meeting, attorney Scott R…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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