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Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach
Community News, Featured, Holmes Beach

Parking rift between city, county widens over Memorial Day

Jun 5, 2021 – SUN contributor
May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

ANNA MARIA –  The Anna Maria Island Privateers, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community, held their annual Snooks Adams Kids Day on Saturday, May 29 at the Anna Maria City…
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May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
First COVID-19 case reported at Anna Maria Elementary

Anna Maria Elementary says goodbye to retiring staff members

HOLMES BEACH – The 2020-21 school year has come to an end and Anna Maria Elementary is saying goodbye to principal Jackie Featherston. Featherston has been serving in the district since 1979, and has…
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May 30, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Commission selects engineering firm for flood control project

Commission selects engineering firm for flood control project

BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission has selected Land & Water Engineering Science to review City Engineer Lynn Burnett’s plans for a $2.1 million drainage and flood control project. The proj…
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May 29, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
City seeks expanded construction restrictions on holiday weekends

City seeks expanded construction restrictions on holiday weekends

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has begun the process of enacting additional restrictions for construction activities on extended holiday weekends. On Thursday, May 27, City Attorney Becky Vos…
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May 29, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria providing $25,000 to The Center

Anna Maria providing $25,000 to The Center

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is providing The Center of Anna Maria Island with $25,000 in annual funding. On Thursday, May 27, the city commission unanimously supported Mayor Dan Murphy’s r…
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May 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge’s new kitchen now open

AMI Moose Lodge’s new kitchen opens

BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 has a new kitchen that’s open for business for members and guests. Located in Bradenton Beach, the Moose Lodge’s new kitchen features a 6-…
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May 25, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach commission proposes eliminating term limits

Bradenton Beach commission proposes eliminating term limits

BRADENTON BEACH – In the upcoming fall elections, Bradenton Beach voters will again be asked if they want to eliminate the term limits currently imposed on the city’s elected mayor and city commissio…
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May 25, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Cortez Cultural Center to honor veterans

CORTEZ – A program honoring Cortez veterans and their families will be held Saturday, May 29, from 9-10 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road, followed by the opening of exhibits from…
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May 24, 2021
By SUN contributor
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Commissioners vote to increase fire assessment rates

BRADENTON – Property owners in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District in western Manatee County will notice an increase in the fire assessment rate when TRIM notices go out later this year, but it won…
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May 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Duncan selected for dock expansion project

Duncan selected for dock expansion project

BRADENTON BEACH – Sarasota-based Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lifts is the Community Redevelopment Agency’s (CRA) first choice to install finger piers to the floating dock next to the Bridge Street…
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