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MADEIRA BEACH – Longtime city commissioners Terry Lister and Nancy Hodges will face opposition from two political newcomers as they seek new terms in the March 13 municipal election.
Lister, the longest serving member of the current commission, is being challenged by Deby Weinstein, an activist in civic affairs. Hodges, running for a fourth term on the commission, faces Eric Breslin, who is new to the city’s politics and civic activities.
PUBLIC MEET AND GREET FOR INCOMING CITY MANAGER JONATHAN EVANS. The City of Madeira Beach is pleased to announce that Jonathan Evans MPA, MBA, ICMA-CM will soon be seated in the City Manager’s office. The City Commission would like to request the presence of residents, local business owners, and community partners to join them for… Continue Reading
December 9th, 2017 • 6:30pm starts at ROC Park / Madeira Beach Recreation Complex This is a city wide celebration for the holiday season. It kicks off in our loved ROC Park at 6:30pm. The parade then travels through almost every finger of Madeira Beach to show off the holiday spirit. It ends in John’s… Continue Reading
It is no secret that our little fishing village has been in turmoil ever since the last election, now we are hearing the words RECALL. The recall is specific to Commissioner Nancy Oakley and Commissioner John Douthirt. Since the election there have been numerous complaints and of course rumors floating throughout the city. … Continue Reading
It is SUMMER!!!! Time for some fun in the sun with your family and friends. Coming in from out of town? The beach is full of activities come stay in play. Bring your BOAT (afforadable storage and boat ramp at Madeira Beach Marina). (See some hotel options below) EVENTS & ACTIVITIES in Madeira Beach: June… Continue Reading
By Josh Rojas, Reporter Last Updated: Thursday, April 13, 2017, 9:40 PM EDT (Link – Click here) MADEIRA BEACH — The first public meeting with the newly elected Madeira Beach commissioners on Tuesday was combative after a vice mayor protocol was broken and a motion to fire the City Clerk met heated resistance from… Continue Reading
By Laurie Davison, Reporter Bay News 9 MADEIRA BEACH — Madeira Beach City Commissioners have approved plans for the Madeira Beach Town Center, which is a major development set to go up at the city’s gateway entrance. New entertainment center approved for Madeira Beach Center will include hotels, condos and a low-rise marina building It will… Continue Reading
By Sheila Mullane Estrada, Times Correspondent MADEIRA BEACH — If ever there was an institution embodied by one person, for Madeira Beach that person was Pat Shontz, who died Jan. 19 at the age of 83. “She had a great love for this city,” said longtime friend and business associate Art Broderick. “In the many… Continue Reading
By WAYNE AYERS Article published on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 – Tampa Bay Newspapers MADEIRA BEACH – Two major developments planned for the city’s east gateway corridor are being downsized. They are the Madeira Beach Town Center, which will redevelop the area along 150th Avenue and part of Madeira Way to Gulf Boulevard, and the… Continue Reading
By Jon Chapman – Bradenton Herald correspondent By 5 p.m. Nov. 5, 477 teams had lined up to weigh their kingfish catches for the Fall 2016 Old Salts King of the Beach out of Madeira Beach. Kyle Applefield was one of those 477 with team Loaded Down. He fished with his wife, Jenny, and had… Continue Reading
