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March 19, 2019
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AME Super achievers

AME super achievers

A team of five Anna Maria Elementary (AME) fifth-graders earned first place in the Manatee County School District’s countywide “Battle of the Books” competition on Friday, March 15 at State College o…
March 13, 2019
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Lovely weather blesses Springfest

Lovely weather blesses Springfest

Art lovers, residents and vacationers all basked in the spring-like weather at the 31st Annual Springfest Fine Art and Craft juried art show presented by the Anna Maria Island Art League and held in…
March 12, 2019
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No winners in noise battle

There are many sides, but no winners in the battle over residential noise on Anna Maria Island. On one side are full-time residents who want to maintain the peace and quiet of their once completely r…
February 26, 2019
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Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s history

Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s history

ANNA MARIA – As part of Manatee County’s Heritage Days celebration, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will hold its annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, March 2 at the Anna Maria Island H…
January 22, 2019
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Strong weekend for island wrestlers

Center athletes traveled north to Brandon last weekend to compete on the wrestling mat as a part of a competitive wrestling team. Two champions came from the Center of Anna Maria Island’s team, Andre…
December 29, 2018
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Explore 2018 issues

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December 11, 2018
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AMICCO chorus orchestra

AMICCO performs holiday music

Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra’s first concert of the 2018-2019 season, “An Island Christmas,” opened with seasonal selections chosen to put everyone in the spirit of the season. A…
December 11, 2018
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American pickers Mike and Frank

‘American Pickers’ to film in Florida

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are returning to Florida in January to film episodes of their popular TV series “American Pickers.” “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores…
December 8, 2018
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Christmas parade spreads joy

The 2018 Anna Maria Island Christmas parade spread peace, joy, friendship and fun all over the Island this morning! After the parade, families followed Santa’s sleigh to Coquina Beach for the…
December 4, 2018
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Fair or foul?

Part of a true sportsman’s enjoyment of any sport is knowing you have won or lost while playing by the rules. Florida’s duck hunting rules say that you can shoot at a duck on the wing during seaso…
November 27, 2018
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Last call for AMICCO Island concerts

The Anna Maria Island Concert Choir and Orchestra (AMICCO) gets in the holiday spirit with its second and last concert on the Island this season. Following its successful “Symphony on the Sand” at…
November 27, 2018
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Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House coming to Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will light its Christmas tree in the parking lot at the annual Holmes Beach Holiday Open House and tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 7…
November 6, 2018
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Awards

Sun earns nine statewide awards

The Anna Maria Island Sun was recognized with nine awards in the 2018 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition at a ceremony in Mt. Dora on Saturday. The Sun’s online edition, amisu…
November 5, 2018
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Sun showered with journalism awards

2018 Sun earns nine statewide awards The Anna Maria Island Sun was recognized with nine awards in the 2018 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition at a ceremony in Mt. Dora on Sat…
October 30, 2018
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The Sun election recommendations

Bradenton Beach City Commission Ralph Cole Marilyn Maro Holmes Beach City Commission Pat Morton Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Holmes Titsworth Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission (vote for up…