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Residents push Bradenton to enforce causeway rules over jet‑skis, mooring and noise
Summary
Residents near the Palma Sola causeway urged the council to enforce existing ordinances after repeated late‑night parties, loud music, jet‑ski launches and informal commercial activity on city right‑of‑way.
Several residents who live near the Palma Sola causeway told the Bradenton City Council on July 23 that commercial activity, late‑night music and moored boats have made the causeway unsafe and diminished quality of life.
Neighbors said businesses are advertising launches, jet skis are operating late into the night, private boats are moored close to shore without clear sanitation plans, and informal overnight camping has become common. “The noise, it's the jet skis, and accessing those ramps,” said Laura Hahn, a long‑time resident.
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