Anna Maria • Aug. 8, 600 block of North Shore Drive, criminal mischief. A woman complainant reported someone poured an unknown substance over the front of her vehicle, damaging her chrome grill. The woman told a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy that she suspected her granddaughter’s ex-boyfriend, as he has access ...

207 70th St. Holmes Beach, a 1,820 sfla / 3,140 sfur 4bed/4bath duplex with pool built in 1966 on a 90x102 lot was sold 07/27/12, 207 70th St LLC to Bettinger for $800,000; list $849,000. 108 77th St., Holmes Beach, a 1,839 sfla / 2,431 sfur 3bed/2bath duplex built in 1953 ...

Paul Adamec Paul Adamec, 77, died Aug. 12. He was a machinist and also worked at Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Covell Funeral Home. Mr. Adamec is survived by daughters Susan Adamec and Sharon Swanick; three grandchildren; and former wife Roseann ...

The Top Notch photo contest winner for the fourth week, Penny Frick of Bradenton, is the top winner in the six-week contest with her photo of a searing sunset captured in May at Siesta Key Beach.

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Landry alleges FISH president knew of fencing   Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage president Kim McVey denied knowing at an Aug. 6 meeting that former board member Bob Landry had begun fence work on the FISH preserve. Landry began installing fence posts in late July. A couple of days later, another board member ...

Lobstahs ‘claws’ way to volleyball championship   The Anna Maria Island Community Center coed adult volleyball league’s season came to an end Aug. 14 with Lobstahs Restaurant completing an undefeated season with a win in the finals over The Feast Restaurant 25-12, 25-16. Unlike some adult sports at the center, the volleyball league ...

ITEMS FOR SALE WICKER SWIVEL CHAIRS, nice, $45 each, recliner $35, white bamboo coffee table $30. 941-896-8067. WOLF CORVETTE CAR cover: Like new, fits 1995 and up, $50 or best offer. Holmes Beach. 304-633-3635. STURDY 6-FOOT beach umbrella $25. Wooden ribs and pole. Navy sailcloth. Top condition. 941-778-3228. FAX MACHINE PLUS extra ink, $35. ...

Island voters headed to the polls Aug. 14 to mark ballots for partisan candidates in county, state and federal races. The following results are for Manatee County’s 113 reporting precincts. In a universal primary contest, winner take all, voters re-elected Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube with a 78 percent vote of confidence ...

Angelinos Sea Lodge, 103 29th St., Holmes Beach, has 30 days to remove a tree house or submit a modified design and location for the structure that was built on the beachfront without permits — or the state will remove it. An Aug. ...