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September 8, 2026
Coquina Beach added as new ferry stop
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New setup time in effect for Anna Maria beach cabana rentals
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New setup time in effect for Anna Maria beach cabana rentals
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78th Street beach access trial to begin soon
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Flying over AMI during Labor Day weekend
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September 15, 2026
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September 6, 2026
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September 1, 2026
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September 8, 2026
Surfside collapse impacts today’s condo owners
September 1, 2026
Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez
August 25, 2026
April, May, June tourism remained strong
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August 18, 2026
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July 28, 2026
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June 10, 2026
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May 12, 2026
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It’s hot outside, let’s take a break
September 8, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Surfside collapse impacts today’s condo owners
September 1, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez
August 25, 2026 | Leslie Lake
April, May, June tourism remained strong
August 25, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Too many people, too few homes
August 25, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand
September 8, 2026 | Louise Bolger
It’s hot outside, let’s take a break
Those of us who live for real estate are also generally interested in the future of homes and lifes…
September 1, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Surfside collapse impacts today’s condo owners
After the collapse of the Surfside condominium building on Florida’s east coast in 2021, more strin…
August 25, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Too many people, too few homes
It’s taken a while to come to the conclusion that America simply doesn’t have enough housing. Too f…
Restaurants | Bars
Tonya and Doug Lutz, center, stand behind the bar with their family members Adison Lutz, Kellen Decker, Christian Decker (front), Larissa Quijano and Dan Quijano. – Leslie Lake | Sun
Butch Brown, Camden Hammacker and Shannon Smith in front of the new mural. – Leslie Lake | Sun
Izzy’s Place in Cortez is no longer open. – Leslie Lake | Sun
August 25, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez
CORTEZ – A family with deep roots in the restaurant business has opened a new sports bar called Tai…
August 18, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Great-grandson’s mural pays tribute to Sports Lounge’s Chicago roots
Camden Hammacker, painting a large mural of four Chicago sports stars on the Sports Lounge buildin…
July 28, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Izzy’s Place closes after less than five months
CORTEZ – Tom Theophilopoulos closed the doors to Izzy’s Place diner less than five months after ope…
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
Owner Jennifer Hagey inside the new AMI Outfitters location. – AMI Outfitters | Submitted
Artificial intelligence is another source of information for Island vacationers and visitors. – Megan Martin | AI Generated
The Beach Shop on Cortez Road remains open thanks to the community’s support. – The Beach Shop | Submitted
July 21, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
AMI Outfitters moves to Holmes Beach
HOLMES BEACH – After 14 years in Anna Maria, AMI Outfitters has relocated to Holmes Beach. …
June 30, 2026 | SUN contributor
AMI businesses have a new digital reputation to protect
By Megan Martin – AI-Assisted For generations, Anna Maria Island has built its identity through…
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…
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