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County health dept. issues red tide alert for AMI, LBK, south beaches

WEBSubscribe. The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued health alerts Nov. 9 for a red tide bloom off Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The …

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Red tide persists, health department issues warning

WEBA bloom of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, prompted a May 20 public warning. The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County notified the public of a …

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County hits 50K vaccines, state ratchets eligibility

WEBThe number of Floridians eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is expanding as vaccine rollout efforts ratchet up. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order …

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More on COVID-19

WEBCoronavirus stats The state has been documenting coronavirus statistics since March 2020. In Florida, there have been: 1,936,207 positive cases as of

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Guide to aid during COVID-19 crisis

WEBClick here. Go there. Watch this. An abundance of advice and information exists for people, organizations and businesses struggling to cope with day-to-day …

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‘No swim’ advisories issued for island beaches

WEBFor more information, call the health department at 941-714-7593 or go online to floridahealth.gov. — Lisa Neff. Editor’s note: The advisories have been lifted. …

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State, cities take measures against COVID-19

WEBFrom the NBA to Anna Maria Island, the impact of COVID-19 is being felt almost everywhere. The state, county and all three cities on Anna Maria Island are …

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County COVID-19 cases rise, testing secured, PPEs to come

WEBFlorida might have passed its peak in positive COVID-19 cases and deaths. As of April 26, a coronavirus model by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at …

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Health department: Bayfront Park again safe for swimming

WEBAfter a six-day “No Swim” advisory issued by the health department, the waters at Bayfront Park were declared safe Aug. 26. Routine tests of water at the park …

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Red tide persists local waters

WEBThe Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued an advisory Aug. 12, notifying the public of traces of red tide on the north and south ends of Anna …

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Local COVID-19 cases explode, vaccination on horizon

WEBJake Saur, Manatee County public safety director, delivers an update on the spread of the novel coronavirus in the county, including a plan for vaccinations, during a …

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‘No Swim’ advisory remains

WEBThe advisory — issued July 20 — was to remain in effect until the water meets federal Environmental Protection Agency safety guidelines, according to a news …

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Vaccine tourism regulated, county supply exhausted

WEBChange appears on the horizon. The state issued new health guidelines Jan. 21 requiring COVID-19 vaccines only be given to people who could prove they are …

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‘No Swim’ advisory lifted

WEBThe Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s advisory against swimming at Palma Sola South, the beach on the south side of the Palma Sola …

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Vaccine tracking, COVID-19 cases continue rise

WEBRobert B December 22, 2020 at 11:00 pm. Hi All. My spouse and I have vacationed at Anna Maria for decades and own our home there as well as one up north. The actions of …

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‘No Swim’ advisory lifted at Palma Sola beach

WEBThe Florida Department of Health in Manatee County lifted a “no swim” advisory June 24 for the Palma Sola South beach along the Palma Sola Causeway on …

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New Pines Park owners deliver ‘exciting news’

WEBA change in ownership has Pines Trailer Park residents thinking about the future. Tenants of the mobile home park, 103 Church Ave., Bradenton Beach, waited …

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Concerns linger over contamination in Palma Sola Bay

WEBFor reference, a report of 0-35 cells per 100 milliliters of marine water is considered good, 36-70 cells is moderate and 71 or greater is poor. The group’s Jan. 8 …

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islander Calender Page: Nov 12, 2023

WEBislander Calendar. Wednesday, Nov. 4. 11 a.m. — Einstein Circle group discussion about the legalization of drugs at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf …

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islander Calender Page: Nov 12, 2023

WEBislander Calender. Wednesday, March 23. 7:20 a.m. - Manatee Audubon Society field trip to Felts Audubon Preserve, Erie Pond at Buffalo Creek and Colony …

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Holmes Beach man convicted of fraud

WEBA 39-year-old former Holmes Beach resident faces 87 months in prison, plus fines and a large restitution amount for health care fraud and filing a false tax return. In …

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