This parking study map was provided at the Aug. 31 town hall meeting. – City of Anna Maria | Submitted

The proposed employee salary ranges are listed on this chart. – City of Anna Maria | Submitted

In August, Mayor Mark Short sought commission approval to create the city administrator’s position. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Police Chief Appointee Lenard Diaz and Officer Andrew Lyon, right, discussed the officer’s past allegations. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Sand dredged from Longboat Pass is pumped onto Coquina Beach. – Leslie Lake | Sun

On Sept. 2, the Downtown Duchess transporated media members to the new Coquina Beach ferry stop. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Dan Diggins, left, and David Zaccagnino, right, seek the Holmes Beach mayor’s seat. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Dan Diggins, left, and David Zaccagnino, right, want to serve as the next Holmes Beach Mayor. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Simple activities can help enhance a child’s fine motor skills. – Submitted

Mark Taylor stands in front of the John Deere tractor he drives. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Submitted

The drowning occured west of Passage Key. – Apple Maps | Submitted

City officials are concerned about personal watercraft rentals taking place at the Kingfish Boat Ramp. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

A smaller pontoon ferry boat will operate between the Bradenton Beach Pier and Coquina Beach. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

WMFR firefighter Cameron Frazier is assisting firefighters in Texas. – WMFR | Submitted

CVHS Vice President Paul Dreyfoos spoke about the Seafood Shack property during the FISH meeting. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Each dot on this map represents a short-term vacation rental located in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District. – WMFR | Submitted

Portions of the former Seafood Shack property will be used as staging areas for the construction of the new Cortez Bridge. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Pictured (back row, left to right) during the June 12 visit are Firefighter Chris Rudolph, Chase Parks, Britny Parks holding Harper Parks, Jason Parks, Captain Tyler MacDonald and Firefighter David Miller. In the front row are Lucas Parks and Keegan Parks. – WMFR | Submitted

Longboat Key Firemedic Joshua Moss (right) worked alongside partner crews during a vehicle extrication training scenario. – WMFR | Submitted

WMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Casey Fishback installed a smoke alarm, accompanied by American Red Cross representative Paige Eddens. – WMFR | Submitted

Artist Cory Wright stands in front of her new mural at Anna Maria Elementary school. – Leslie Lake | Sun

Anna Maria Elementary’s fifth-grade class performed “The Magic of Christmas” play last week before going on holiday break. – Anne Yarbrough | Sun

Automated speed zone cameras were installed near Anna Maria Elementary. – Joe Hendricks | Sun