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June 2, 2025
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Prepare your pets for hurricanes

Prepare your pets for hurricanes

Make a plan for your dogs, cats, birds, turtles and other pets when preparing for an approaching hurricane. Where will your pets ride out a hurricane? Motels/hotels Veterinarian Kennel Frie…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff
Dorian's path veers away from west coast

AMI Sun Hurricane Guide 2025

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NOAA hurricane season forecast ‘above normal’
https://amisun.com/lessons-for-holmes-beach-guide-this-years-hurricane…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff

Prepare your hurricane kits now

MANATEE COUNTY – With the start of hurricane season on June 1, Manatee County reminds residents to stock disaster supply kits. Recommended items are: First aid kit with bandages, antiseptic, tape…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff

Hurricane shelters

The following hurricane shelters in Manatee County may be open depending on the direction and size of the storm. There are no assigned shelters, and few are furnished, so bring lawn chairs, cots, bed…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff

Stay connected

Here’s how to connect with local officials to receive up-to-date information about severe weather. Buy a weather radio, preferably one that uses batteries and has crank-power capabilities. Radio s…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff

More hurricane tips

It’s easy to forget things when a hurricane is coming. Here are some reminders: Plan where you will evacuate in advance, and tell friends or family in other states. Register special needs reside…
June 1, 2025
By Sun staff

Prepare your home

Here’s some tips to secure your home, pool and yard before a storm. HOME PREPARATION Install shutters on all openings, including windows, doors, sliding glass doors, French doors and garage doors…
May 4, 2025
By Sun staff
Anna Maria Island Sun Hurricane Guide 2025

AMI Sun Hurricane Guide 2025

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Lessons for Holmes Beach guide this year’s hurricane preparations
https://amisun.com/bradenton-beach-officials-ref…
April 25, 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 Episcopal Church o…
April 22, 2025
By Sun staff

Events

Events Thursday, April 24 AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange and Anna Maria Island Historical Society Pat Copeland Scholarship Awards, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria…
April 14, 2025
By Sun staff

Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

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March 19, 2025
By Sun staff
Detours, road closures continue

Detours, road closures continue

CORTEZ – The Cortez Bridge utility relocation project will necessitate detours and closures to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, according to an update from Manatee County officials. East of the…
February 10, 2025
By Sun staff
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Government calendar

Anna Maria 10005 Gulf Drive For information, call 941-708-6130 Please visit www.cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information. Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – City Commission meeting Feb. 17…
February 6, 2025
By Sun staff

Sun wins five statewide awards

Three Anna Maria Island Sun staffers were honored with five awards at the 2023-24 Florida Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Competition awards banquet in Ocala on Feb. 1. Editor Cindy Lane won fi…
January 27, 2025
By Sun staff

Cushing deserves fair hearing

None of us on Anna Maria Island born since the storm of 1921 have ever been through anything like the hurricanes of 2024, Helene and Milton, including building officials. We had our hurricane plans…