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March 17, 2017
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September 26, 2017
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Dips Ice Cream

Dips Ice Cream on the move

After 25 years, Dips Ice Cream in Island Sun Plaza is relocating to the Anna Maria General Store and Deli on Pine Avenue at the end of September, according to owner Vic Mattay. The move was made nece…
September 26, 2017
By SUN contributor
Photographer at The Studio

Nature photography at The Studio

  The Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, is hosting “Chasing Light: A Collection of Wildlife and Fine Art Photography,” featuring Cynthia Herrick on Wednesday, Oct. 4…
September 26, 2017
By SUN contributor
Letter to the Editor

Thank goodness

As a 48-year resident of this great place, just wanted to say how proud I am that almost all our Islanders left during Hurricane Irma. A mandatory evacuation has only happened once before. That was w…
September 26, 2017
By SUN contributor
Tree house at Angelinos

Tree house still stands tall in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH — The double-decker tree house at Angelinos Sea Lodge remains in its beachfront perch, for now. Despite worries that a hurricane would bring down the structure, the tree house suffere…
September 22, 2017
By SUN contributor
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Holmes Beach storm debris pickup today and tomorrow

HOLMES BEACH – Waste Pro is making a few final storm debris pickup passes through Holmes Beach this week. Residents with remaining storm debris, including vegetation, appliances and construction m…
September 22, 2017
By SUN contributor
Irma supplies

Helping hands for neighbors

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – For residents who need help recovering from Hurricane Irma, there are islanders here to help. Volunteers and donors also are needed to help local and state-wide recovery efforts…
September 21, 2017
By SUN contributor

FEMA representatives available to assist Irma victims

HOLMES BEACH – For anyone affected by Hurricane Irma, help is on the way. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be on hand from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23…
September 19, 2017
By SUN contributor
Letter to the Editor

A job well done

Bradenton Beach was minimally impacted by colossal Hurricane Irma, but our preparedness and follow-up was unmatched by any community in the state. Lt. John Cosby, working the equivalent of a secon…
September 18, 2017
By SUN contributor
Cortez donation drive Everglades City

Cortez helps Florida fishing communities hit by Irma

CORTEZ – Residents of the Cortez historic fishing village are reaching out to provide aid to fellow commercial fishermen in Chokoloskee and Everglades City in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The donat…
September 14, 2017
By SUN contributor

Center offers help Friday and Saturday

The Center of Anna Maria is opening its doors to hurricane victims who may be sweating it out with no air conditioning. Everyone is welcome to enjoy The Center free on Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturda…
September 10, 2017
By SUN contributor
Manatee grounded by Irma

Manatee saved from Irma

Volunteers rescued this Manatee in Sarasota Bay after it was stranded by a severely receding tide that preceded Hurricane Irma.
September 4, 2017
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach election qualifying

Five qualify for Holmes Beach election

HOLMES BEACH — It’s almost election time again, and for the first time in three years, Holmes Beach voters will get to voice their opinions in the race for commissioner. At the close of candidate…
August 30, 2017
By SUN contributor
Letter to the Editor

City should end lawsuit

I am a resident of Holmes Beach, and a city commissioner. Normally I would not comment on any actions taken by a neighboring city. In this case, however, I am so appalled at an action by the Bradento…
August 30, 2017
By SUN contributor
Dune destruction 77th Street

Building official maintains position on dune destruction

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Jim McGuinness is holding firm on his decision to keep a red tag stop work order in place, halting construction at 102 77th St. until the city receives a revegetation…
August 30, 2017
By SUN contributor
Waterline trolley

Waterline Resort making way to opening day

HOLMES BEACH — It’s been a long, bumpy road for the city of Holmes Beach and Mainsail Property Management, owner of the new Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club. After months of delays, both par…