Opposition to vacation rental legislation continues

ANNA MARIA – City officials continue to lead the opposition to proposed state legislation that would curtail local governments’ ability to regulate short-term vacation...

Mote Marine facility opening May 5

ANNA MARIA – The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Mote Marine education outreach center on the City Pier remains on track for...

City attorney: No reserved spaces for water taxi

BRADENTON BEACH – City Attorney Ricinda Perry told commissioners last week that they cannot promise to designate a reserved space for the proposed water...

Old Town Tram contract extended

BRADENTON BEACH – The contract for the Old Town Tram parking shuttle service has been extended for another year. First launched as a one-year pilot...

AMOB pier improvements making headway

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar (AMOB) took a few more steps in the ongoing process to make several improvements to its...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email