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Anna Maria

Anna Maria adopts revised commercial beach activity regulations 

The commercial delivery, setup and removal of temporary shade structures on public beaches in the city of Anna Maria is now limited to the recreation open space-zoned Gulf Front Park area.- Joe Hendricks | Sun

City seeks proposals for potential City Pier building wall removals

Opened in 2020, the larger City Pier building is currently a four-walled, fully enclosed structure. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

Commission considers removing walls from City Pier building

The pier building previously occupied by Mote Marine is currently fully enclosed. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

    Bradenton Beach

    Commission discusses future of Tingley Library

    The future of the Tingley Memorial Library remains a topic of city commission discussion. – Leslie Lake | Sun

    FDEP and city investigating relocation of beach rocks

    A neighbor photographed the beach rocks blocking access to Gayle Luper’s property on March 31. – Submitted

    Pines Trailer Park HOA says 20 residents remain

    With a car out front, plants in the pots and chairs outside, this mobile home appears to be occupied. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      Holmes Beach

      Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building

      The old Wells Fargo bank building in Holmes Beach is slated for demolition. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      City celebrates city clerk’s retirement

      Holmes Beach Administrative Assistant Kim Migaiola, Holmes Beach Deputy City Clerk Michelle Lowe, incoming Holmes Beach City Clerk Marina Hovious, retiring Holmes Beach City Clerk Stacey Johnston, Sanibel City Clerk Scotty Lynn Kelly, Dade City City Clerk Angie Guy and St. Leo Town Administrator and City Clerk Andrea Calvert gathered during Johnston’s final regular city commission meeting. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Scentral Park dog park improvements progressing

      Portions of the large and small dog areas remain open while the dog park is being resodded. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

        Anna Maria Island

        Rubber ducks still available for Lucky Ducky Race for Pace

        The annual fundraising duck race benefits female students who need academic assistance. – Pace | Submitted

        Easter Sunrise Service attracts massive and joyous crowd

        Darkness gave way to light during the Easter Sunrise Service held at Manatee Beach on Easter morning. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

        Shorebird nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island

        Least terns frequently mate on Anna Maria Island beaches. – Kathy Dodderidge | Submitted

          Manatee County

          Rubber ducks still available for Lucky Ducky Race for Pace

          The annual fundraising duck race benefits female students who need academic assistance. – Pace | Submitted

          DeSantis signs legislation that seeks to prevent proposed cruise port

          Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law state legislation he and other state officials say will prevent a proposed cruise port in Manatee County. – The Florida Channel | Submitted

          West Manatee Fire Rescue officals address special election results and costs

          West Manatee Fire and Rescue Station #3 is located in Holmes Beach and is currently the only active fire station on Anna Maria Island. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

            Cortez

            Hunters Point canal settlement reached with one defendant 

            Jacquelyn Shepard’s dock at 4223 126th Street West in Cortez, on the right, can remain in place according to the settlement agreement. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

            West Manatee Fire Rescue officals address special election results and costs

            West Manatee Fire and Rescue Station #3 is located in Holmes Beach and is currently the only active fire station on Anna Maria Island. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

            “It Takes a Village” initiative rolled out

            AP Bell Fish Company owner Karen Bell spoke about the commercial fishing industry. – Leslie Lake | Sun

              West Manatee Fire Rescue

              Volunteers and firefighters safeguard Mount Vernon homes

              WMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Casey Fishback installed a smoke alarm, accompanied by American Red Cross representative Paige Eddens. – WMFR | Submitted
              Kwiatkowski named Florida Fire Marshal of the Year

              Kwiatkowski named Florida Fire Marshal of the Year

              Rodney Kwiatkowski was named the Florida Fire Marshal of the Year. – WMFR | Submitted
              Single-family home elevator systems have risks

              Single-family home elevator systems have risks

              West Manatee Fire Rescue responded to the accident scene. – WMFR | Submitted

                Schools

                Magic of Christmas at AME

                Anna Maria Elementary’s fifth-grade class performed “The Magic of Christmas” play last week before going on holiday break. – Anne Yarbrough | Sun
                Anna Maria Elementary speed zone cameras installed

                Anna Maria Elementary speed zone cameras installed

                Automated speed zone cameras were installed near Anna Maria Elementary. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
                Celebrating ‘The Magic of Christmas’

                Celebrating ‘The Magic of Christmas’

                The fifth-grade cast of “The Magic of Christmas” strikes a pose after receiving a standing ovation on Dec. 19 at The Center of Anna Maria Island. From left, back row, are Mrs. Stephanie Davis, Vincent Myers, Sam May, Stryder Petitt, Jase Moore, Gunnar Maize, Sawyer Leibfried, Kellan Oelfke, Colten DeBerry, Eastin Walker. From left, front row, are Kellan Reed, Leo Tyler, Jack Palmer, Roman Smith, Fabian Cianciarelli, Grayson Hinckle, Brandon Sato, Aria Thomas and Sofia Hendrickson. – Kristin Swain | Sun