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Holmes Beach celebrates 75 years
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Holmes Beach celebrates 75 years

Dec 2, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
December 27, 2021
By Steve Borggren
December 27, 2021
By Steve Borggren
July 16, 2021
By Sun staff

COVID-19 on the rise in Manatee County

Concerns about COVID-19 are on the rise, as downward trends in the disease have begun taking an upturn. The Delta variant, a more contagious and severe form of COVID-19, appears largely to blame. The…
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June 6, 2021
By SUN contributor
Rock legend to play The Center

Rock legend to play The Center

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Center of Anna Maria Island is going to rock this Friday night as legendary musician Simon Kirke takes the stage with Chicago-based band The Empty Pockets. Kirke, one of th…
May 10, 2021
By SUN contributor

Events

Here’s your local guide to Anna Maria Island events, beaches, parks, preserves, community centers, libraries, chamber happenings and more! Monday, May 10 Prevention Plus health screening, Soiree Ro…
March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
February 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Cortez Bridge slated for construction in 2026-27

Cortez Bridge slated for construction in 2025-26

Updated Feb. 5, 2021 at 5:21 p.m. – CORTEZ – Construction on a new, 65-foot-tall fixed span Cortez Bridge is now expected to begin during the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) 2026-27 fis…
January 6, 2021
By SUN contributor
Manatee County launches new vaccine sign up program

Manatee County launches new vaccine sign up program

MANATEE COUNTY – During an emergency meeting today, county commissioners met to discuss how to improve the process by which people 65 and older can sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. They vo…
January 3, 2021
By Sun staff
December 27, 2020
By Steve Borggren

Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting