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Joe Hendricks

Joe Hendricks

February 11, 2017
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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October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Island Express Care provides on-Island health care

Island Express Care provides Anna Maria Island residents and visitors with an urgent care facility that doesn’t require leaving the Island.
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mayor addresses workplace complaints and investigations 

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short issued a statement regarding how city employees’ workplace complaints are investigated and acted upon. 
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Community Farmers Market back in full swing

The Anna Maria Community Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday on the Roser Church property in Anna Maria.
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

BayFest shines despite rainy weather 

The AMIChamber of Commerce’s 25th annual BayFest celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 17, despite the rainy weather.
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Moose lodge throws children’s Halloween party

 BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 held its annual children’s Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 17. The rainy weather discouraged some families from attending, but there was st…
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Tourist tax funding remains uncertain for tidal valve project

The city of Holmes Beach’s request to use tourist development tax revenues to help fund a tidal check valve project has been delayed indefinitely.
October 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Video: Holmes Beach Mayor Candidate Forum: Sept. 23, 2026

The Sept. 23 Holmes Beach mayor candidates forum featuring Dan Diggins and David Zaccagnono can be viewed at this YouTube Page.
October 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Video: Holmes Beach City Commission candidates forum, Oct. 1, 2026

On Thursday, Oct. 1, the AMI Sun hosted a Holmes Beach City Commission candidates forum featuring incumbent commissioner Carol Whitmore and first-time challengers Mark Hebden and John Azzata. The thr…
October 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Three cabana rental franchise agreements awarded 

Anna Maria city commissioners awarded beach cabana rental-related franchise agreements to Beach Suites, CabanUp and My Beach Concierge.
October 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Workplace concerns discussed at commission meeting

Concerns about the city of Anna Maria’s workplace environment and employee behavior were the topic of three separate discussions during the Thursday, Oct. 8 city commission meeting. 
October 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Removing, moving campaign signs is illegal

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer recently issued a reminder that moving or removing a political campaign sign is illegal.
October 6, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

LaRowe resigns before stepping into new role

On Monday, Sept. 28, City Clerk and city administrator appointee Amber LaRowe submitted her resignation memo to Mayor Mark Short. 
October 6, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mayor addresses LaRowe resignation

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short discussed by phone the resignation of City Clerk and city administrator appointee Amber LaRowe. 
October 6, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Voters being asked to vacate city-owned alley

 HOLMES BEACH – Ben ten Haaf, the owner of the vacant property at 2902 Ave. E, seeks voter approval to vacate a city-owned alley so he can build two beachfront homes on his undeveloped land…
October 6, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach Commission candidates participate in forum

 HOLMES BEACH – The Sun hosted a Holmes Beach City Commission candidates forum at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 1.  The forum featured first-time candidates John Azzata and Mark Hebden, an…