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March 17, 2017
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April 14, 2026
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Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

The votes have been cast and the results are in for the Anna Maria Island Sun’s 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards and here are the final results. Congratulations to the 2026 winners and thanks t…
March 31, 2026
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Upcoming events on and around Anna Maria Island

Saturday April 4 Coquina Beach “Fun in the Sand” Spring Art & Craft Show, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5 Sandbar Seafood + Spirts E…
March 24, 2026
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Revised condo inspection ordinance now addresses habitable stories 

The city of Bradenton Beach’s adopted milestone condo inspection ordinance does not impact any existing condo buildings in Bradenton Beach.
March 17, 2026
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City revising condominium milestone inspection ordinance 

The state’s milestone inspection requirements pertain to condo buildings with three or more habitable stories.
March 9, 2026
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Upcoming events: theater, jewelry sale, flower show, parade, Nautical Market, Heritage Day and more…

Tuesday, March 10, 17 Anna Maria Community Farmers Market, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 29 “The Second Time Around,” Isl…
February 24, 2026
By Sun staff

Thomas Gray Vaught

Thomas Gray Vaught was born on Jan. 2, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri and he died on Feb. 20, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida at the age of 78. Tom is survived by his wife of 25 years, Darcy Lee Marqu…
January 12, 2026
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Events

Wednesday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 25: “Murder by Misadventure,” Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. Thursday, Jan. 15: Friends of the Island Library Lecture and Travel Series: P…
December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025
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Churches of Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island residents and visitors can worship at their choice of five churches. Here’s where to find them. CrossPointe Fellowship 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 941-778-0719 Sunday service 9…
December 16, 2025
By Sun staff

Churches of Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island residents and visitors can worship at their choice of five churches. Here’s where to find them. CrossPointe Fellowship 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach 941-778-0719 Sunday service 9…
November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025
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November 11, 2025
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August 12, 2025
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Sun staffers earn first place awards

Two Anna Maria Island Sun staffers brought home first place awards in the 2025 Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest. Steve Borggren won first place in the Original Local Editorial Cart…