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Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored
June 2, 2026
Public works supervisor provides rainfall, flooding update
May 29, 2026
Before the call comes in: Designate a ‘Water Watcher’
May 27, 2026
City investigated treasurer’s credit card expenditures
May 26, 2026
Documents detail Anna Maria’s vehicle tracking activities
May 26, 2026
Titsworth not seeking reelection, Diggins seeks mayor’s seat
May 26, 2026
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Holmes Beach Code Compliance Department honored
June 2, 2026
Public works supervisor provides rainfall, flooding update
May 29, 2026
Before the call comes in: Designate a ‘Water Watcher’
May 27, 2026
City investigated treasurer’s credit card expenditures
May 26, 2026
Documents detail Anna Maria’s vehicle tracking activities
May 26, 2026
Titsworth not seeking reelection, Diggins seeks mayor’s seat
May 26, 2026
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Reel Time: Profiles in Conservation
May 26, 2026
First loggerhead sea turtle nest of season found
May 19, 2026
A salute to “Captain” Hunter Brown
May 19, 2026
Coast Guard terminates charter voyage near Bradenton Beach
May 19, 2026
The Apex of Angling: Part 2
May 12, 2026
Black skimmer colony gathering in Bradenton Beach
May 11, 2026
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Why can’t so many buy a home?
June 2, 2026
A mortgage tutorial
May 26, 2026
Renovations can blow your mind
May 19, 2026
Scenic Highway group concerned about causeway signs, commercial activity
May 12, 2026
Terri Kinder retiring as AMI Chamber president
May 12, 2026
Is Florida still growing?
May 12, 2026
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Team Cablish & Gentile wins chamber golf tournament
May 12, 2026
Pat Carlucci discusses ‘Baseball in Paradise’
May 5, 2026
CENTER SCOREBOARD: Reel Coastal Properties claims flag football title
March 31, 2026
Lori Waggoner wins Key Royale Club’s match play tournament
March 31, 2026
City to install guideline signs at pickleball courts
March 13, 2026
CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer
March 6, 2026
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Stormwater fee increases may be inevitable, but are they fair?
May 19, 2026
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May 16, 2026
What statewide recognition says about West Manatee Fire Rescue
February 18, 2026
2026 brings change and consistency
January 13, 2026
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December 16, 2025
Thanks to Carol Soustek
November 11, 2025
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Retail
Why can’t so many buy a home?
June 2, 2026 | Louise Bolger
A mortgage tutorial
May 26, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Renovations can blow your mind
May 19, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Scenic Highway group concerned about causeway signs, commercial activity
May 12, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Terri Kinder retiring as AMI Chamber president
May 12, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Castles in the Sand
June 2, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Why can’t so many buy a home?
There is a continuing dialogue in the country, in Florida and in Manatee County about the price of…
May 26, 2026 | Louise Bolger
A mortgage tutorial
Learning new things is one of life’s pleasures. You’re never too old to learn something new; and wh…
May 12, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Is Florida still growing?
The state of Florida has lived through many stages, going back to cattle ranching and cattle drives…
Restaurants | Bars
Bortell’s Lounge in Anna Maria will be closed for several months. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
Izzy’s Place owner Tom Theophilopoulos stands in front of the new sign at the newly opened diner on Cortez Road. – Leslie Lake | Sun
Chili cook-off winners Tim and Danielle Ladner, with General Manager Courtney McGough and her bulldog, Sadie. – Lance Roy | Sun
May 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Bortell’s Lounge closed for renovations
Bortell’s Lounge is closed for renovations and is expected to remain closed for at least three to f…
March 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Izzy’s Place opens at former Slicker’s Eatery site
CORTEZ – Following the Feb. 1 closing of Slicker’s Eatery, the leased restaurant space at 12012 Cor…
February 3, 2026 | Lance Roy
Chili cook-off warms Sports Lounge crowd
A blustery, 45-degree Sunday afternoon set the stage for the inaugural fundraising chili cook-off a…
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
AMI Chamber President Terri Kinder will be succeeded on an interim basis by current Chamber Vice President Amber Tipton. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
These community members represent this year’s trolley grant recipients. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
Bryanna Sparks and Jacob Burdette proudly accept their $1,000 scholarships from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at the March 28 business card exchange at LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air in Holmes Beach. – JASON SCHAFFER | SUN
May 12, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Terri Kinder retiring as AMI Chamber president
HOLMES BEACH – Friday, May 29, will be Terri Kinder’s last day as the president of the Anna Maria I…
January 29, 2025 | Joe Hendricks
AMI Chamber awards trolley grants, businesses of the year
HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awarded trolley grants to 18 local organiz…
April 2, 2024 | Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber awards scholarships
HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business Card Exchanges are alwa…
Retail
The Beach Shop on Cortez Road remains open thanks to the community’s support. – The Beach Shop | Submitted
The One10Youth group helped the White Egret owners return their inventory to their remodeled storage space. – The White Egret | Submitted
Romeo’s back where he belongs. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
January 22, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Beach Shop owners express hope and gratitude
An early January Facebook post by the owners of The Beach Shop announcing the possibility of the st…
June 23, 2025 | Joe Hendricks
Youth group assists White Egret owners
ANNA MARIA – While visiting Anna Maria Island, the One10Youth group from the Mandarin United Metho…
March 21, 2025 | Joe Hendricks
The birds are back in town
HOLMES BEACH – The parrots that live at the Sun and Surf Beach Shop, 5418 Marina Drive, are back at…