Anna Maria budget preparations continue

Joe Hendricks - July 22, 2024

ANNA MARIA – The fiscal year 2024-25 city budget being crafted by Mayor Dan Murphy and city commissioners proposes $5.82 million in operating and...

Bradenton Beach budgeting begins

Joe Hendricks - July 22, 2024

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials will maintain the current 2.3329 millage rate as part of the $4.85 million budget being prepared for the 2024-25...

Chiles Hospitality selling Sandbar, Beach House, Mar Vista

Joe Hendricks - July 18, 2024

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Ed Chiles, the owner of Chiles Hospitality, is selling the Sandbar Seafood & Spirits restaurant in Anna Maria, the Beach...

Mike LaPensee celebrated

Joe Hendricks - July 16, 2024

HOLMES BEACH – Mike LaPensee’s life was joyously celebrated at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach on Sunday, July 14. Mike passed away on June...

Pedicini consulting for Satcher, Van Ostenbridge, Turner

Joe Hendricks - July 15, 2024

MANATEE COUNTY – During a recent Supervisor of Elections debate, candidate James Satcher refused to acknowledge he’s using Anthony Pedicini as his political consultant. Manatee...

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Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email