City budget approval expected Thursday

ANNA MARIA – The city commission will host a second and final public hearing for the adoption of the city’s $17.89 million 2023-24 fiscal...

Vote-by-mail requests require annual renewal

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County voters who plan to vote by mail during the 2024 election cycle need to submit a request that vote-by-mail...

WMFR vacation rental inspections begin

HOLMES BEACH – On Oct. 1, West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) will begin mandatory annual inspections of all short-term vacation rentals in the fire...

Pines Trailer Park sold

BRADENTON BEACH – Developer Shawn Kaleta’s Pines Park Investors LLC has purchased the Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach. Formed on May 5, Pines Park...

Gulf Island Ferry visits Anna Maria Pier

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County and Anna Maria city officials continue to discuss the safety and docking modifications needed to accommodate a Gulf Island...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email