Joe Hendricks
February 11, 2017
Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and beyond…
January 28, 2026
Trolley grants awarded to Island, Cortez non-profits
The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awarded trolley grants to 17 non-profit organizations from Anna Maria Island and Cortez.
January 28, 2026
The Wailers bring reggae joy and harmony to Anna Maria
The Wailers performed the iconic songs made famous by Bob Marley and The Wailers.
January 27, 2026
Clean Water Committee’s reusable bags arrive
The Clean Water Ad Hoc Committee’s “Hard Pass On Plastics” free reusable bags are available at various locations in Holmes Beach, Anna Maria and Longboat Key. Some of the bags also reference Anna Mar…
January 27, 2026
Beach cabana rental regulations almost finished
ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners are one step closer to the final adoption of a new parks and recreation ordinance that will establish new regulations for beach cabana and tent rentals…
January 23, 2026
AMI Garden Club wants to spruce up beach accesses
The Anna Maria Island Club seeks $1,000 donations to help beautify the beach access points in Holmes Beach.
January 22, 2026
Dog park concerns addressed
The Scentral Park dog park in Holmes Beach has been resodded as part of the city’s response to requests and concerns voiced by dog park users during recent city commission meetings and Parks and Beau…
January 21, 2026
Parks ordinance addresses beach yoga, dogs and vending
Beach yoga classes and group yoga sessions were a topic of discussion during a Jan. 5 city commission workshop.
January 20, 2026
Holmes Beach residents oppose potential ferry landing location
At least 35 Holmes Beach residents have signed a petition opposing a potential Gulf Island Ferry stop location in Holmes Beach.
January 20, 2026
New ordinance will regulate beach cabanas and tents
The Anna Maria mayor and commission are revising the city’s beach cabana and tent regulations.
January 15, 2026
Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended
ANNA MARIA – City commissioners adopted a 60-day emergency ordinance that addresses existing city code that’s been preventing property owners from repairing their seawalls.
On Thursday, Jan. 8, the…
January 13, 2026
2026 brings change and consistency
Longtime Anna Maria Island Sun employees Bob Alexander (general manager, classified ads and distribution) and John Reitz (accounting and finances) are the new owners of Longboard Communications and t…
January 13, 2026
Mote Marine’s City Pier lease terminated
ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria and the Sarasota-based Mote Marine Laboratory mutually agreed to terminate the lease agreement that allowed Mote’s Marine Education, Science & Outreach Center…
January 13, 2026
Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend
HOLMES BEACH – Blue Ribbon Events is bringing its 7th annual Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show to City Field in Holmes Beach on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
T…
January 13, 2026
Island Players commit ‘Murder by Misadventure’
ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ theatrical production of Edward Taylor’s “Murder by Misadventure” is chock full of murderous twists and turns.
The three-week production opened on Thursday, Jan. 8…
January 10, 2026
Slicker’s Eatery saying farewell
CORTEZ – Slicker’s Eatery owner Bob Slicker is winding down his restaurant operations and the leased space he currently occupies will soon be transformed into Izzy’s Place, a family diner operated by…

















