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August 25, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Anna Maria’s proposed paid parking raises many questions 

The proposed parking program will be discussed at The Center on Monday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m.

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August 18, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria revising beach cabana rental regulations

Anna Maria’s previously enacted beach cabana rental regulations are undergoing significant revisions.
    August 18, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Island voters help decide county, state and federal primary races

    MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island and Cortez voters helped decide the Republican primary winner in the countywide County Commission District 6…
    August 18, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria parking study recommends permit and paid parking

    ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners are considering implementing a citywide parking plan in March that could potentially include 1,119 paid…
    August 18, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bradenton Beach hires in-house building official

    The city commission unanimously approved hiring Benjamin Carr to serve as Bradenton Beach’s new in-house building official.
    August 12, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Major revisions to Anna Maria cabana rental regulations to be discussed Thursday

    Major revisions to Anna Maria’s cabana rental regulations will be discussed Thursday morning.
    August 11, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Pines Trailer Park, Bridge Street redevelopment plans presented 

    Representatives of the Pines Park Investors LLC ownership group introduced their proposed conceptual plan to redevelop the Pines Trailer Park propert…
    August 11, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Online commenters weigh in on Pines, Bridge Street redevelopment plans 

    BRADENTON BEACH – The Pines Trailer Park redevelopment plans included in the Pines Park Investors ownership group “Bridge Street Pier District” redev…

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      Fourth of July parade returns to AMI 

      The Anna Maria Island Privateers hosted the Fourth of July parade. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Swordfish Grill hosts Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

      These were three of the eight hot dog eating contest participants. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Sun

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        Suncoast Fly Fishers hosting ladies fly fishing tournament

        The ladies fishing tournament will be held on Sept. 12. – Submitted

        Remember the Sandbar

        A gentle wave rolls toward shore over the shallows off Anna Maria Island, with a near-shore sandbar visible beneath the surface. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Sun

        Palma Sola Bay doesn’t meet state bacteria standards

        Suncoast Waterkeeper and the Florida Department of Health monitor the water quality in Palma Sola Bay. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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          Too many people, too few homes

          Great-grandson’s mural pays tribute to Sports Lounge’s Chicago roots

          Butch Brown, Camden Hammacker and Shannon Smith in front of the new mural. – Leslie Lake | Sun

          Book covers and old Florida

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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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