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Tingley Memorial Library options discussed
March 28, 2026
County providing additional funding for pier repairs, ferry enhancements
March 28, 2026
City rejects Pines Trailer Park lot split application, expects new development plans
March 24, 2026
Revised condo inspection ordinance now addresses habitable stories
March 24, 2026
City responding to Cushing lawsuit subpoena
March 24, 2026
Shorebird nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island
March 24, 2026
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Tingley Memorial Library options discussed
March 28, 2026
County providing additional funding for pier repairs, ferry enhancements
March 28, 2026
City rejects Pines Trailer Park lot split application, expects new development plans
March 24, 2026
Revised condo inspection ordinance now addresses habitable stories
March 24, 2026
City responding to Cushing lawsuit subpoena
March 24, 2026
Shorebird nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island
March 24, 2026
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Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers host fly-casting clinic
March 25, 2026
Reel Time: Remembering Captain Zach
March 18, 2026
Reel Time on The Road: Fishing the Chass
March 10, 2026
On the Cusp: legislative action needed
March 3, 2026
The Waterman 2026: Fishing for a purpose
February 24, 2026
Scallopalooza 2026: “Taking Action to Preserve Our Bay”
February 18, 2026
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March 25, 2026
Non-commercially-rented beach cabanas still allowed in coastal conservation zones
March 17, 2026
The thaw has begun
March 12, 2026
Izzy’s Place opens at former Slicker’s Eatery site
March 10, 2026
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March 3, 2026
January weather wasn’t the only thing chilly
February 24, 2026
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Lori Waggoner wins Key Royale Club’s match play tournament
March 31, 2026
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March 13, 2026
CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer
March 6, 2026
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May 20, 2025
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Hidden issues in your future home
March 25, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Non-commercially-rented beach cabanas still allowed in coastal conservation zones
March 17, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
The thaw has begun
March 12, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Izzy’s Place opens at former Slicker’s Eatery site
March 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Tips on selling in a funky market
March 3, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand
March 25, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Hidden issues in your future home
You finally found the home of your dreams. Now you need to be certain that your dream won’t turn in…
March 12, 2026 | Louise Bolger
The thaw has begun
If you listen carefully, you’ll hear sounds of the housing market beginning to warm up.
February 10, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand: People change their minds all the time
Humans are notorious for changing their minds. It could be as simple as the flavor of ice cream to…
Restaurants | Bars
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
Bob Slicker pours Jager shots for some friends at the Slicker’s Eatery send-off party. – Leslie Lake | Sun
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…
February 3, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Hundreds attend Slicker’s Eatery send-off party
Before closing the doors of Slicker’s Eatery after five years in business, Bob Slicker greeted hund…
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
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
From left, Kris Castagna, owner of Better On Bikes in Bradenton Beach, with Roy Cuddahy, who completed the AMI Chamber of Commerce’s Passport Program in five hours on an e-bike. – ROY CUDDAHY | SUBMITTED
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…
March 26, 2024 | Jason Schaffer
Man completes Chamber passport program in five hours
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s Passport Program is a fun wa…
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…