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December 9, 2025 | Local Guides

Adopt-A-Manatee

By Joe Hendricks

– Save the Manatee | Submitted

Joe Hendricks

Joe Hendricks is the editor of the Anna Maria Island Sun. As a Sun reporter, Joe primarily covers the cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, including those two city governments. He also covers Island-related matters at the county and state levels, breaking Island news, events and entertainment and more.

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