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First of two beach renourishment projects starts soon 

Jul 7, 2026 – Leslie Lake
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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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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