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Ferry service to Longboat Key discussed

May 6, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
April 22, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Marina bar remains closed

Marina bar remains closed

BRADENTON BEACH – After city officials put a halt to what they said was the unpermitted operation of a new bar at the Bradenton Beach Marina in March, building official Darin Cushing said the proper…
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April 22, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Local designer featured at Bealls Florida

Local designer featured at Bealls Florida

BRADENTON – Kelly Hunt grew up on Anna Maria Island and her Island-inspired creative designs appear on a line of beach towels now sold at 68 Bealls Florida stores statewide. Hunt now lives in Brad…
April 22, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Cost of American dream rising

Owning a home of your own has been the American dream for over 75 years. It’s so embedded in our culture that it can create stress and feelings of low self-worth if you don’t own your own home. Unfor…
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April 17, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC recommends raising tourist tax

TDC recommends raising tourist tax

BRADENTON – A visit to Manatee County could soon cost tourists more, as the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) voted unanimously to recommend raising the county’s tourism tax from 5% to…
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April 15, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Prepare for hurricane season

Call me crazy, but whenever the hurricane predictions are disclosed for the impending hurricane season it seems to always be the highest number of storms EVER. Well, this year’s predictions are again…
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April 8, 2024
By Louise Bolger

New world of home sales

The world is changing so fast with artificial intelligence, electric and self-driving vehicles and instantaneous information on every subject at our fingertips. For professionals who are members of t…
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April 2, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Real estate in earthquake mode

The day I was scheduled to fly home from my visit to the wild, wild west, the news broke that the National Association of Realtors had settled legal claims relative to real estate commissions. When I…
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April 2, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber awards scholarships

AMI Chamber awards scholarships

HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business Card Exchanges are always a great networking event, but the March 28 exchange at LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air was extra…
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April 2, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Bunny & Pirates holding grand finale Saturday

Bunny & Pirates holding grand finale Saturday

CORTEZ – After seven years in business as a pub, market and live music venue, Bunny & Pirates Bazaar is closing and will be having a grand finale celebration on Saturday, April 6. Beginning at…
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March 26, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Man completes Chamber passport program in five hours

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 way for residents and visitors to the Island to get out and discover Island businesses with a passport…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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