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Refreshing lesson AME fourth-grader Dayle Hoffman gets a hand from Manatee County Historical Park volunteer Carol Mills at squeezing fresh orange juice with an old-fashioned hand press. Each class member took turns squeezing his or her own cup of juice.
Miller wants code enforcement 'understanding,' questions Sandbar enforcement By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
Anna Maria City Commissioner Duke Miller wants the commission to discuss the current "reactive only" policy on code enforcement and has asked Commission Chairperson John Quam to place the issue on the next worksession agenda.
Path funds confusion in Bradenton Beach By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
The planned multi-use path through Coquina Beach in southern Bradenton Beach is still on hold by Manatee County the Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway Committee Corridor Management Entity learned at its Feb. 22 meeting.
Police pension board wants 'our way or no way' By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
Members of the Holmes Beach Police Pension Board told city commissioners at their Feb. 22 meeting that they wanted the commission to consider their originally proposed ordinance for additional retirement funding, or consider nothing at all.
Warrants were 'mistakes' say Phillips couple By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
The outstanding warrants served on Roger and Sherry Phillips of Bradenton Beach last week were "mistakes," said Sherry Phillips, and all charges have now been cleared.
Turtle store folding, director absent By Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
Validating an old business adage, relocation of the store and education center established by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch is proving fatal. The store is shutting down effective March 21.
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