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Aug 23, 2026 – Ernie Vanderwalt
July 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

First of two beach renourishment projects starts soon 

To recover from sand loss on local beaches due to multiple hurricanes, two beach renourishment projects are scheduled for this year.
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July 7, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Manatee County lifeguards stress vigilance during busy summer months

Lifeguards with the Manatee County Beach Patrol watch over 11 lifeguard towers spanning Manatee Beach, Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. 
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June 22, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Beach Patrol logs 136 water rescues in three days

Manatee County Beach Patrol rescued 136 beachgoers from dangerous rip currents over a three-day period from June 17 through June 19.
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February 11, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee County Beach Patrol named Beach Patrol of the Year

Manatee County Beach Patrol has been named 2025 Beach Patrol of the Year by the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association.
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November 21, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

Hurricane sand cleaned, returned to beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – In a large-scale beach restoration project to put back sand pushed across Gulf Drive during recent hurricanes, tons of sand are being cleaned and returned to the beaches at the Coqu…
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January 2, 2024
By Cindy Lane
Beach aliens

Beach aliens of Anna Maria Island gallery

Some strange things have been washing up on the beach…
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September 19, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Idalia erodes Island beaches

Idalia erodes Island beaches

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane Idalia’s storm surge eroded the Island’s renourished beaches, but the full extent of the damage and when it will be repaired is not yet known. “It could be months befor…
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July 31, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Dredging project underway on Greer Island

Dredging project underway on Greer Island

LONGBOAT KEY – A portion of the Greer Island beach will be closed through the beginning of September as a dredging project continues. According to the Town of Longboat Key’s Public Works Department…
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October 25, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Erosion expected to resolve naturally

Erosion expected to resolve naturally

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While the Island missed a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, the effects of the Sept. 28 storm included beach erosion, primarily on the north end of the Island. The good ne…
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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