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Island Players reach out to Freedom Village
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Island Players reach out to Freedom Village

Jun 22, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Sax on the beach

Sax on the beach

ANNA MARIA – If you happen to be strolling by Harry’s Grill on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria any Thursday or Saturday evening, you’ll likely hear the sounds of Pamela K. Ward. After spending the last two…
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May 28, 2021
By SUN contributor
Privateers Fourth of July parade is a go

Privateers Fourth of July parade is a go

HOLMES BEACH – With the support of Holmes Beach city leaders, the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Fourth of July Processional is officially coming back in 2021. Commissioners voted unanimously durin…
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May 25, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Local artist takes inspiration from Island beaches

BRADENTON BEACH – Stroll along any of the beaches on Anna Maria Island and you’re likely to walk past local artist Cory Wright. After falling in love with the Island during regular trips here with he…
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May 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosting Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute

Anna Maria hosting Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria will host its annual Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute at City Pier Park on Monday, May 31. City Pier Park is located across the street from the Anna Maria…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Florida license plate providing funds to the arts

BRADENTON – Whether a local resident or visitor to Anna Maria Island, you have probably noticed the wide variety of Florida license plates available to residents. From education, whales, support of t…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Southern Atelier students serious about art

Southern Atelier students serious about art

BRADENTON – With students from Anna Maria Island and surrounding communities, the Southern Atelier is serious about art, and recently showed off their skills at the Manatee Performing Arts Center wit…
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May 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Princess

Anna Maria Princess offers plenty to laugh at

BRADENTON BEACH – Visitors come from all over the world to the white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island, and enjoy the Island’s many amenities. I was recently invited to visit Bradenton Beach to take…
April 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce latest play

The Island Players to reopen for 73rd season

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s oldest community theater, The Island Players, will be reopening after a hiatus of more than a year due to COVID-19. The return will mark the 73rd season for The Playe…
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March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

Things were different on Anna Maria (then pronounced Mar-EYE-ah) Island in the old days. Within the lifetimes of our eldest residents, there was no bridge leading to the Island, and people took a fer…
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December 21, 2020
By SUN contributor
Island Players return to the virtual stage

Island Players virtual “Christmas Carol” a hit

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island Players were a hit with their online, two-night limited engagement of an original version of “A Christmas Carol,” their holiday gift to the community. The hour-long…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting