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County officials give COVID-19 vaccine update

Jan 12, 2021 – SUN contributor
January 9, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Coast Guard rescues three commercial fishermen near AMI

Fishermen rescued; fuel, debris spilled near AMI

ANNA MARIA – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued three mariners from a 70-foot commercial fishing vessel that took on water and ran aground Friday evening in rough seas two miles west of Anna Maria Island…
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January 9, 2021
By SUN contributor
What to expect when you’re getting a COVID-19 vaccine

What to expect when you’re getting a COVID-19 vaccine

MANATEE COUNTY – While the process to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment has changed to a new lottery-style system, the process for receiving your first dose of the vaccine once you score…
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January 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
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Bradenton Beach: 2020 in Review

BRADENTON BEACH – Four tragic non-COVID-related deaths were among the top Bradenton Beach stories in 2020. Tragic deaths On Saturday, Oct. 17, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale, Det. Sgt. L…
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January 4, 2021
By SUN contributor

Holmes Beach: 2020 in Review

The year 2020 brought many challenges to the Anna Maria Island community, mixed in with several high points that proved this past calendar year wasn’t all bad. In Holmes Beach, the year kicked off…
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January 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Roser Food Pantry receives $30,000 donation

Roser Food Pantry receives $30,000 donation

ANNA MARIA – On the final day of 2020, the Roser Food Pantry received a $30,000 check from the Mayors Feed the Hungry organization. On Thursday, Dec. 31, Mayors Feed the Hungry Chairman Joel Swall…
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January 3, 2021
By SUN contributor
More vaccine appointments open tomorrow

More vaccine appointments open

Updated 1/4/21 – Manatee County Public Safety Director Jake Saur announced that 1,400 vaccine doses had been received by the county for distribution to seniors age 65 and older and front line healthc…
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December 29, 2020
By SUN contributor
COVID-19 vaccines open up to ages 65 and older

COVID-19 vaccines open up to ages 65 and older

MANATEE COUNTY – The county is giving a New Year’s gift to its seniors. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Manatee County on Dec. 28 and distribution to seniors age 65 and older will begin on De…
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December 29, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Jack Brennan shares Sun’s Person of the Year honors

Jack Brennan shares Sun Person of the Year honors

ANNA MARIA – Roser Food Pantry chairman Jack Brennan is one of those people who feels obliged to take on tasks others are unwilling or unable to do. In addition to chairing the food pantry, Brenna…
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December 29, 2020
By SUN contributor
Person of the Year: Kathy Smart

Kathy Smart shares Sun Person of the Year honors

HOLMES BEACH – When you walk into Minnie’s Beach Café you’re not just walking into another of Anna Maria Island’s amazing restaurants, you’re walking into a family’s home. And that family is helmed b…
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December 29, 2020
By SUN contributor
Treehouse owners clash with city over VRC renewals

Treehouse owners clash with city over VRC renewals

HOLMES BEACH – The beachfront treehouse built by Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen is the story that just keeps on giving. While the owners are still appealing a court ruling ordering the destruction of…
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