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Sep 24, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
September 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
David Marshall: The man, the legend, the hat…

David Marshall: The man, the legend, the hat …

BRADENTON BEACH – A celebration of life for longtime Bradenton Beach resident and employee David Marshall will be held Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Drift In, 120 Bridge St. Attendees are en…
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September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Boat thief easily caught in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – When Paul Koelkebeck anchored his boat to have dinner at the Gulf Drive Cafe on Saturday, Sept. 5, the last thing he expected to see from his table was his boat driving by. Accor…
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September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Anna Maria Elementary leads county in brick and mortar learning option selections

Anna Maria Elementary remains free of staff COVID cases

HOLMES BEACH – While the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to cause cases to soar, Anna Maria Elementary has made it through the first month of school with no staff testing positive and 12 positive…
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September 12, 2021
By SUN contributor
WMFR budget passes final vote

WMFR budget passes final vote

BRADENTON – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District has put its financial ducks in a row in time for the coming fiscal year beginning Oct. 1. WMFR commissioners met Sept. 7 for the district’s final…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Bradenton Beach Police crack down on derelict boats

Bradenton Beach police crack down on derelict boats

BRADENTON BEACH  – This time last year, 68 boats – many derelict – were moored or anchored in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Bradenton Beach.  As of Sept. 3, that number is down to 15, largely due…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Ask for proof of vaccine, get a fine

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida is poised to begin enforcing the state law banning vaccine “passports” this month, imposing $5,000 fines on schools, government agencies and businesses that require proof…
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September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Lt. John Cosby appointed acting police chief

John Cosby appointed acting police chief

BRADENTON BEACH – Lt. John Cosby is now the acting chief of the Bradenton Beach Police Department. The “acting” designation will be removed from Cosby’s title in early October when current Police…
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September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Dock expansion contract to be finalized soon

Dock expansion contract to be finalized soon

BRADENTON BEACH – The contract negotiations to expand the floating dock next to the Bridge Street Pier have entered the final stages. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelop…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Beach

Labor Day weekend packs the Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island’s world-famous beaches have seen a record number of visitors this summer, and the Labor Day holiday is no exception. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions i…
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September 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Old Town Tram pilot program being extended

Old Town Tram pilot program being extended

BRADENTON BEACH – The Old Town Tram parking shuttle pilot program is being extended for a second year. Launched last November, funded by the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) an…
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