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November 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Trolley stop improvements, Bean Point stop discussed

ANNA MARIA – City officials have discussed asking Manatee County to expand the MCAT Free Island Trolley service to include trolley service to the Bean Point area, but no rerouting of the county-contr…

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November 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria parking discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – The mayor, city commissioners, planning and zoning board members and the public spent two hours discussing the city’s ongoing efforts to implement a new parking strategy in Anna Maria.  On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the city hosted a joint meeting for the commission and planning board members to discuss the proposed parking program that includes resident permit parking, timed free parking along the main business corridors, designated employee parking, and paid parking near some of the ci…
    November 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

     Mayor Titsworth delivers her farewell remarks

    Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth participated in her final city commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. 
    November 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Diggins wins mayor’s race, Whitmore and Hebden win commission seats

    HOLMES BEACH – Dan Diggins defeated David Zaccagnino in the Holmes Beach mayor’s race that concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to the unoffici…
    November 5, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bridge Street parking lot complies with city requirements

    The paid parking lot at the west end of Bridge Street now complies with city code.
    November 5, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    City and builder working to resolve permitting issue

    Building Official Ben Carr is working with Mason Martin Builders co-owner Frank Agnelli to resolve a permitting issue for the construction of a new h…
    November 5, 2026 | Rodney Kwiatkowski

    Community saves short-term rental wedding plans

    ANNA MARIA – Four days before their Oct. 10 wedding, Ken and Deni Schimpf learned that the short-term vacation rental property they booked as a weddi…
    November 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Moose members celebrate Halloween

    After hosting a children’s Halloween party on Oct. 17, Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 in Bradenton Beach threw a Halloween party for the adult me…

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      AMI Chamber hosts Trail of Treats

      Dressed as a baby pirate, Elian Covarrubias and his parents, Nelda and Jaime, were costume contest winners. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Center’s first Trunk or Treat draws a large crowd

      This little one enjoyed the bubble maker during Trunk or Treat. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Halloween was Spooktacular on Bridge Street

      The “Thriller” flash mob performers scared the crowd at the end of their performance. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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        The future we choose

        Emcee Kimberly Kuizon welcomed guests to the brunch event. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        Planning a bonefishing adventure

        Inclement weather is always a possibility in the Bahamas, but early winter provides the best chances for success. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        Turtle Watch Wednesday raises more than $37,000

        Turtle Watch volunteers Maureen Richmond and Lisa Picciano, with Lisa as “Journey” the sea turtle. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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          There’s more than one way to skin a house

          Crust & Q outdoor seating increase approved

          Crust & Q’s outdoor seating area will be larger than previously approved. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

          Interest rates and normalization

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            Center’s summer campers learn skimboarding

            Parker, 7, and Cooper, 9, about to jump onto their skimboards. – Leslie Lake | Sun

            Skim competition returns to Anna Maria

            The One Love AMI Skim Competition took place in Anna Maria. – The Center | Submitted

            Team Cablish & Gentile wins chamber golf tournament

            LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air owner Karen LaPensee tossed the bright green golf balls out of the hovering helicopter and one landed in the cup. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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