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Joe Hendricks

Joe Hendricks

February 11, 2017
Joe Hendricks 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 goverments. He also covers Island-related matters at the county and state levels.
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February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
County pursuing water taxi service to AMI

County pursuing water taxi service to AMI

MANATEE COUNTY – The county hopes to provide water taxi service between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island as early as Memorial Day weekend. Possible water taxi landing stops on the Island i…
February 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mote modifies pier facility proposal

Mote modifies pier facility proposal

Mote Marine Laboratory has provided the city with a new proposal for the interior layout of the marine educational outreach center to be installed on the City Pier. The outreach center will be in…
February 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
gRub brings tropical barbeque to Anna Maria

gRub brings tropical barbecue to Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Owner, chef and pit master Ben Sato’s new tropical barbecue restaurant, gRub, is now open. Located at 415 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria, gRub (pronounced grub) opened at 11:30 a.m. on Wedne…
February 7, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pedestrian struck in Anna Maria

Pedestrian struck in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Ohio resident S. Weiss (no first name provided) was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2, while crossing Pine Avenue near the Roser Memorial Community Church. According to…
February 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Decision still pending on clam, seagrass restoration funds

Decision still pending on clam, seagrass restoration funds

ANNA MARIA – A city commission decision on a $50,000 funding request for proposed clam and seagrass restoration projects has been further delayed as opponents voice concerns. The additional delay…
February 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island Charms celebrating fifth anniversary

Island Charms celebrating fifth anniversary

ANNA MARIA – Island Charms is celebrating its five-year anniversary in February. Located at 218-C Pine Ave., Island Charms is owned by Lauren Collins, who is assisted in her business operations by…
January 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Voyles and Murphy honored as Citizens of the Year

Voyles, Murphy honored as Citizens of the Year

ANNA MARIA – Joan Voyles and Barbara Murphy have been named the city of Anna Maria’s Distinguished Citizens of the Year. The two were recognized in a ceremony at Anna Maria City Hall during the Ja…
January 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Waste Pro, rentals not complying with trash pickup rules

Waste Pro, rentals not complying with trash pickup rules

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are unhappy about the lack of compliance with the city’s side yard trash pickup requirements for vacation rentals. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie has repeatedl…
January 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Garden Club raised more than $10,000 during its annual fundraising fashion show and luncheon on Jan. 19. The fashion show at The Center of Anna Maria Island feat…
January 23, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Mobile automobile mechanic and handyman Keith Alvarez is known around Anna Maria Island for his mechanical expertise and his willingness to help others. Alvarez, 54, a Bradento…
January 17, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Street paving begins this week

Street paving begins this week

ANNA MARIA – Several Anna Maria streets will be repaved during the next two weeks. On Thursday, Jan. 13, Mayor Dan Murphy provided city commissioners with an update on the paving project. He said…
January 17, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
State legislation threatens ability to adopt local ordinances

State legislation threatens ability to adopt local ordinances

ANNA MARIA – City officials remain concerned about the potential ramifications of two proposed state laws pertaining to the adoption of city ordinances and the related recovery of attorneys’ fees…
January 16, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Commission considering clam and seagrass restoration request

Commission considering clam, seagrass restoration request

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria City Commission has deferred for two weeks a decision on a $50,000 funding request for proposed clam and seagrass restoration projects. The previously discussed request…
January 16, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Raccoon rescued from engine compartment

Raccoon rescued from engine compartment

BRADENTON BEACH – Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center Inc. and local veterinarian Dr. Bill Bystrom helped rescue a raccoon that became trapped in an automobile’s engine compartment. Accor…
January 15, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Historical Society hosting An Evening of the Arts

AMI Historical Society to showcase local art

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society will host An Evening of the Arts on Friday, Jan. 21. Open to the public, the free event will take place at the Anna Maria Island Historical Mu…