Proposed vacation rental legislation fails

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature has failed in its efforts to preempt the regulation of short-term vacation rentals to the state. During the 60-day legislative...

Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center opens

ANNA MARIA – The Mote Marine Science, Education & Outreach Center on the City Pier is now open free of charge from 10 a.m....

Bradenton Beach’s paid parking efforts continue

BRADENTON BEACH – The city is moving forward with its plan to implement a paid parking program as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) plans...

Vacation rental bills reach final votes

ANNA MARIA – Local governments, including those on Anna Maria Island, are in danger of losing their ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals at...

Latest Reimagining Pine Avenue bid rejected

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission rejected the latest single bid received to install new sidewalks along both sides of Pine Avenue on April...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email