Commission discusses dogs at City Pier Park

ANNA MARIA – Leashed dogs may soon be allowed in City Pier Park, but not during special events or holiday events, and not in...

Expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue plans presented

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners got their first look at the preliminary plans for proposed safety improvements along Spring and Magnolia avenues as part...

City purchases leased annex building

ANNA MARIA – The city is buying the building and property at 307 Pine Ave. for $1 million to relocate the Manatee County Sheriff’s...

County approves ferry agreements with cities

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Manatee County Commission approved an interlocal agreement that allows the Anna Maria City Pier to serve as a Gulf...

Memorial honors domestic violence victim

HOLMES BEACH – In 2012, Holmes Beach resident Jamie Kimble was murdered at a Tampa intersection during an act of domestic violence. She was shot...

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