Reimagining Pine Avenue discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission authorized Mayor Dan Murphy to enter into a $1.41 million state-funded grant agreement for the expanded...

Planning board supports easement exchange

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board recommends city commission approval of a request to vacate an existing utilities easement at...

Charter review begins in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – The city’s Charter Review Committee has begun its review of the city charter. Recommended by Mayor Dan Murphy and approved by the...

Vacation rental bills advancing

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature’s efforts to preempt vacation rental regulation to the state took a significant step forward when the Florida Senate passed...

Tourist tax subsidizes Gulf Islands Ferry service

ANNA MARIA – After launching on Jan. 14, Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry service is now operating three days per week. The county contracts with...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email