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Commission candidates address beach parking

Oct 10, 2021 – SUN contributor
October 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach mayoral candidates discuss city issues

Bradenton Beach mayoral candidates discuss city issues

BRADENTON BEACH – Voters will soon decide whether incumbent John Chappie or challenger David Galuszka serves as the city’s next mayor. The mayor’s race will conclude with in-person voting at the B…
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October 3, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
- Jason Schaffer | Sun

Annie Silver Community Center seeks new president

BRADENTON BEACH – The Annie Silver Community Center board met last week for the first time since Oct. 19, 2020, when COVID-19 put a stop to board meetings. The Sept. 27 meeting would be the last w…
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October 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

COVID-19 on the decline in county schools

HOLMES BEACH – Almost two months into the 2021-22 school year, Anna Maria Elementary School is now reporting three consecutive weeks with no COVID-19 cases among students or staff. AME is also one…
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September 30, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria and Mote Marine reach pier lease agreement

Anna Maria and Mote Marine reach pier lease agreement

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria and Mote Marine Laboratory have entered into a 10-year lease agreement for the installation and operation of the Mote Educational Outreach Center on the City Pier…
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September 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AME two weeks COVID free

AME two weeks COVID-19 free

HOLMES BEACH – For the first time since the start of the 2021-22 school year, Anna Maria Elementary has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases among students or staff for two consecutive weeks…
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September 26, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Reimagining Pine Avenue will not include one-way streets

Reimagining Pine Avenue will not include one-way streets

ANNA MARIA – One-way streets will not be part of the Reimagining Pine Avenue safety and traffic improvements being discussed by Anna Maria city commissioners. The commission reached that 5-0 decis…
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September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor
Voters to decide land swap

Voters to decide land swap

HOLMES BEACH – When voters go to the polls this November, they’ll be deciding more than just who will take three open seats on the city commission. They also will be deciding if the city completes a…
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September 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
The return of red tide may be driving away some tourists

Return of red tide may be driving away tourists

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Red tide hit the Island this year in mid-April. By mid-September, it appeared the worst had subsided. A stroll down Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach or Pine Avenue in Anna Maria w…
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September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor

Introducing the 2021 Holmes Beach commission candidates

HOLMES BEACH – The November election is looming and there are five candidates seeking the support of voters to earn one of three seats on the city commission for the next two years. The candidates…
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September 26, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
David Marshall’s legacy honored

David Marshall’s legacy honored

BRADENTON BEACH – The life and legacy of longtime Bradenton Beach resident David Marshall was memorialized and celebrated on Saturday. Marshall, 74, was struck by a car while crossing the street n…
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