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February 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Mainsail president addresses Waterline Marina ferry stop 

Mainsail Lodging & Development President Joe Collier says there’s currently no deal in place to sell Manatee County a boat slip so the county can install and operate a Gulf Islands Ferry stop at Wate…

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February 11, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

Scentral Park dog park improvements progressing

he city is now providing Scentral Park dog park updates at the city website, www.holmesbeachfl.org. The online updates can also be accessed using the QR codes posted on the dog park gates. 
    February 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Robert Talham appointed to Bradenton Beach City Commission 

    Retired contractor Robert Talham was appointed to serve as the next Ward 4 city commissioner. 
    February 6, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    New Holmes Beach city clerk named

    HOLMES BEACH – Oregon resident Marina Hovious has been named to succeed Stacey Johnston as Holmes Beach’s next city clerk when Johnston retires on Ma…
    February 5, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    “It Takes a Village” initiative rolled out

    The Cortez Village Historical Society rolled out the “It Takes a Village” initiative that promotes protecting Sarasota Bay.
    February 5, 2026 | SUN contributor

    City creates bus stop for Anna Maria Elementary student

    The Anna Maria Public Works Department installed a school bus stop for Vivian Rose Geller.
    February 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Commissioners debate past Gloria Dei purchase offer

    On Jan. 27, city commissioners engaged in an impromptu discussion about the currently vacant Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property last used for church…
    February 4, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Old Wells Fargo bank building to be demolished

    Anna Maria Island businessman Jake Spooner now plans to demolish the old Wells Fargo bank building at the corner of Gulf Drive and Marina Drive and b…

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      Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival entertainment announced

      “Boat to Market” is this year’s festival theme. – FISH | Submitted

      Library lecture explores artificial intelligence

      Lecturer Ryan Nunez presented information about artificial intelligence. – Lance Roy | Sun

      Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates past and present 

      “Boat to Market” is this year’s festival theme. – FISH | Submitted

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        Manatee County Beach Patrol named Beach Patrol of the Year

        Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach is among the Island beaches served by Manatee County Beach Patrol. – Leslie Lake | Sun

        Reel Time: Think like a fish

        Justin Hamblet’s redfish was located with a combination of insight, experience and persistence. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        February fishing presents weather challenges

        Capt. Rick Grassett says fishing in February can be challenging. – Rick Grassett | Submitted

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          Proposed cruise port prompts threats to county staff

          Castles in the Sand: People change their minds all the time

          Where did my parents’ Florida go?

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            CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer 

            Key Royale Golf Club scoreboard

            From left, Bruce Christenson, John Hackinson, Bob Rowley led the way during the Men’s President’s Cup tournament. – Key Royale Golf Club | Submitted

            Center Scoreboard: flag football, soccer

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