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Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

Nov 21, 2024 – Leslie Lake
October 17, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Injured gator captured near Rod and Reel Pier

Injured gator captured near Rod & Reel Pier

ANNA MARIA – An injured alligator came ashore near the Rod & Reel Pier on Oct. 8. After being trapped and removed, the gator was later euthanized due to its broken leg. Dep. Patrick Ma…
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August 3, 2022
By Leslie Lake
No-Swim Advisories lifted at Manatee Beaches

No-swim advisories lifted at Manatee beaches

MANATEE COUNTY – It’s safe to go back in the water. The no-swim advisories that have been in place since July 26 were lifted Wednesday morning for Bayfront Park north, Manatee Beach north, Coquina…
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July 11, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Chief concerned about lifeguard shortage

Chief concerned about lifeguard shortage

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Parking spots at Cortez Beach were nearly filled last Thursday and beachgoers packed the prime areas near the water, but one location remained empty – the lifeguard stand. The…
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July 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Coquina Beach jetty to be replaced

Coquina Beach jetty to be refurbished

BRADENTON BEACH – The aging wooden jetty at the southernmost end of Coquina Beach is scheduled to be refurbished next spring and extended back to its original length. The jetty, which extends into…
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December 5, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Improvements planned at Coquina Beach

Snorkeling trail, other improvements planned at Coquina Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – A snorkeling trail is one of the potential improvements planned at Coquina Beach, commissioners from Manatee County and the Town of Longboat Key learned Wednesday. Other items ta…
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April 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Newly constructed Coquina Beach lifeguard tower #9

New Coquina Beach lifeguard towers offer high tech public safety solutions

COQUINA BEACH – If you head to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach, you may be surprised to find something entirely different than the lifeguard towers you’re used to seeing on American beaches. For de…
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November 16, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal of beach renourishment

‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal of beach renourishment

Updated Nov. 23, 2020 – ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Before the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker shared his thoughts on the anticipated loss…
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July 12, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Beach renourishment begins

The 5.5-mile, $17.3 million Anna Maria Island beach renourishment project is underway as of last week, beginning at 78th Street North in Holmes Beach and traveling south to the end of the Island at L…
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October 15, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Beach renourishment set for spring

Beach renourishment set for spring

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Storms like 2017’s Hurricane Irma have taken their toll on Island beaches, leaving beachgoers less sand for their chairs and umbrellas, but beach renourishment is scheduled to enl…
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July 19, 2019
By Cindy Lane
Pool, beach lifeguards train together

Pool, beach lifeguards train together

Lifeguards from the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center pool got salty today at Coquina Beach with beach lifeguards in a training exercise led by Manatee County Marine Rescue Chief Joe Westerman. Lifeguards…
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April 9, 2025
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