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Mayor concerned about beach cabana rentals
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Mayor concerned about beach cabana rentals

Jul 7, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Pines, Bridge Street parking lots reviewed by building official

Pines, Bridge Street parking lots reviewed by building official

BRADENTON BEACH – Tasked by city commissioners in May to conduct a code compliance review of the parking lot at 205 First St. N. historically used by Pines Trailer Park residents and the 101 Bridge S…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Treehouse lien reduction denied again

Treehouse lien reduction denied again

HOLMES BEACH – By a 3-2 vote, city commissioners have denied a second request to reduce the treehouse-related $188,621 code en­forcement lien the city placed on the Angelinos Sea Lodge. Owned and op…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Significant stormwater fee increase proposed

Significant stormwater fee increase proposed

HOLMES BEACH – City property owners may soon see their annual stormwater assessment fee increase by as much as 205%, rising from $2.95 per 100 square feet of property to $4.95 or $9 per 100 square fe…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Gloria Dei owners decline city’s initial offer

Gloria Dei owners decline city’s initial offer

HOLMES BEACH – The owners of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property did not accept the city’s $3 million offer to purchase the church building and property at 6608 Marina Drive. On June 25, Taylor…
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July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local police departments are gearing up for the long holiday weekend with increased presence and reminders to visitors about parking, fireworks and alcohol restrictions. All hand…
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July 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Teenager ejected from golf cart, seriously injured

Teenager seriously injured in Anna Maria golf cart accident

ANNA MARIA – A 15-year-old golf cart passenger suffered traumatic head and chest injuries after being ejected from a golf cart at the intersection of North Shore Drive and Spring Avenue in Anna Maria…
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June 24, 2025
By Leslie Lake
County, city officials discuss traffic management

County, city officials discuss traffic management

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County and Bradenton Beach officials discussed lengthening the eastbound merge lane on Cortez Road to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Cortez Road and Gulf Drive…
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June 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

HOLMES BEACH – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District (WMFR) has prevailed in a lawsuit disputing its ability to assess commercial fees on vacation rentals. Filed last year by Holmes Beach-based C&am…
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June 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
City, county officials discuss pier replacement, ferry landing

City, county officials discuss pier replacement, ferry landing

ANNA MARIA – City officials’ desire to rebuild the hurricane-damaged City Pier walkway and Manatee County officials’ desire to install a ferry landing at the pier are financially and philosophically…
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June 23, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Manatee County, Bradenton Beach officials discuss ferry options

Manatee County, Bradenton Beach officials discuss ferry options

BRADENTON BEACH – The future Cortez Marina at the site of the former Seafood Shack restaurant is expected to become an integral part of Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry system. County commissione…
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