City Pier engineering services approved

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have approved a $347,660 contract for the engineering and other preliminary services needed to repair the hurri­cane-damaged City Pier. On...

Kaleta seeks plea agreement for DUI arrest

BRADENTON – In response to a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in 2023, local developer Shawn Kaleta has entered into a Driver Enhanced...

Anna Maria honors Dan Murphy

ANNA MARIA – Newly-elected Mayor Mark Short presided over an emo­tional farewell ceremony for longtime Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy. Due to a health issue,...

Repeat offender arrested for vacation rental trespassing

ANNA MARIA – Devon Keith Guidry, 28, of Bradenton, was arrested on Nov. 11 after being observed entering a residence at 107 Maple Ave....

Rock ‘N’ Support grant application period opens

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The application period for hospitality and tourism industry employees seeking $250-$500 hurricane relief grants opened on Nov. 14. On Nov. 13,...

Joe Hendricks

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