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Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Chris Hernandez-Licona, 20, April 9 on a third-degree felony charge of grand theft. Two officers responded to reports of employee theft at Alvin’s ...

As sunset gets later, the crowds at waterfront venues arrive later, too. So, if you’re ready for dinner at 5 p.m., you might get a table quicker catch a musician and then head to the beach for sunset ...

Months after fishing guide Scott Moore raised concerns about apparent seagrass loss in Anna Maria Sound, environmental groups are working to determine what, if anything, has changed in the sound.

A dispute over the displacement of boulders on a Bradenton Beach shore was deemed a civil matter between property owners following a review by local and state officials. Interim building official Rob ...

Springtime fishing around Anna Maria Island is getting good, although compared to last year, it seems late. Better late than never, I guess. With such a late springtime bite, many anglers expect May ...

Strong support for preserving the Tingley Memorial Library shaped a Bradenton Beach City Commission discussion April 16, though no final decisions were made. The library discussion drew a crowd — ...

Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach got started April 13 with the men’s weekly modified-Stableford system match. Bill Shuman placed first with a plus-5, a point ahead of second-place ...

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