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Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations
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Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations

Feb 27, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
February 19, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Building permit sought for beachfront property at 105 Elm

Building permit sought for beachfront property

ANNA MARIA – Bradenton resident Fedora Campbell is moving forward with her plan to build a three-story, single-family home on her undeveloped beachfront property at 105 Elm Ave. “There has been so…
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February 15, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

Drug test results released in auto-golf cart crash

HOLMES BEACH – The driver of the car that recently collided head-on with a golf cart traveling in the opposite direction tested positive for THC and generic Xanax, according to a Florida Department o…
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February 14, 2022
By SUN contributor
City triumphs in noise violation hearing

City triumphs in noise violation hearing

HOLMES BEACH – It was a win for Holmes Beach police officers when Special Magistrate Michael Connolly ruled in favor of upholding a noise violation citation, assessing a $175 fine. Property owner…
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February 13, 2022
By SUN contributor
Drivers slow down in Holmes Beach

Drivers must slow to 25 mph in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – Drivers beware. You’ll have to hit the brakes a little more than usual when driving through Holmes Beach. Commissioners voted three-to-one to pass a resolution on Feb. 8 lowering th…
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February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue sidewalk and crosswalk concepts approved

Pine Avenue sidewalk, crosswalk concepts approved

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have approved the conceptual plans for the new sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed or modified as part of the Reimagining Pine Avenue project. Mayor Dan Murphy…
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February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Marine biologist opposes clam restoration project

Marine biologist opposes clam restoration project

ANNA MARIA – Clams are not the solution to red tide pollution, retired marine biologist Dr. Randy Edwards told city commissioners who are considering a proposed clam restoration project in and around…
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February 13, 2022
By SUN contributor
City registration coming for golf cart owners

City registration coming for golf cart owners

HOLMES BEACH – As commissioners are considering instituting new safety measures for golf carts and low-speed vehicles in the city, a new requirement to register golf carts with the city is also being…
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February 13, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez is ready for a party with a purpose

Cortez is ready for a party with a purpose

CORTEZ – After more than a year of planning, the village of Cortez is ready to host the 40th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival to raise money for the FISH Preserve. This two-day event, taking…
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February 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mote modifies pier facility proposal

Mote modifies pier facility proposal

Mote Marine Laboratory has provided the city with a new proposal for the interior layout of the marine educational outreach center to be installed on the City Pier. The outreach center will be in…
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February 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pedestrian struck in Anna Maria

Pedestrian struck in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Ohio resident S. Weiss (no first name provided) was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2, while crossing Pine Avenue near the Roser Memorial Community Church. According to…
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April 9, 2025
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