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June 15, 2026
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June 14, 2026
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June 10, 2026
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Cortez Bridge construction expected to begin in September
June 15, 2026
Diggins and Zaccagnino seek Holmes Beach mayor’s seat
June 15, 2026
Second Avenue debate continues
June 15, 2026
Anna Maria Commission approves Waste Pro agreement
June 15, 2026
The reunion every firefighter hopes for
June 14, 2026
AMI friends say farewell to Joey Lester
June 10, 2026
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Volunteers needed for Trash Tri-Fecta cleanup events
June 22, 2026
Stormwater management benefits local fisheries
June 22, 2026
Courtesy: It’s only common sense
June 15, 2026
Game-changing trolling motors
June 10, 2026
Profiles In Conservation: John Kolojeski
June 2, 2026
Reel Time: Profiles in Conservation
May 26, 2026
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Cash is always king
June 22, 2026
We’re in hurricane season – better read your insurance policy
June 15, 2026
Gloria Dei rezoning application submitted
June 10, 2026
Does your family have a pot of gold?
June 10, 2026
Why can’t so many buy a home?
June 2, 2026
A mortgage tutorial
May 26, 2026
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Skim competition returns to Anna Maria
June 10, 2026
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
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June 9, 2026
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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Cash is always king
June 22, 2026 | Louise Bolger
We’re in hurricane season – better read your insurance policy
June 15, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Gloria Dei rezoning application submitted
June 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Does your family have a pot of gold?
June 10, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Why can’t so many buy a home?
June 2, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand
June 22, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Cash is always king
Cash is king when it comes to making all-cash real estate transactions.
June 15, 2026 | Louise Bolger
We’re in hurricane season – better read your insurance policy
It’s a good idea to read over your homeowners policy when hurricane season begins.
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…
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…