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A group home by any other name

Jul 12, 2021 – Louise Bolger
June 27, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Once-in-a-generation housing shortage

If you thought the national housing market was complicated, you might want to sit down, because there’s more to this story. On June 16, The National Association of Realtors (NAR) published a distu…
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June 27, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Chiles

Chiles Group owner honored at TDC meeting

BRADENTON – At the conclusion of the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting last Monday, Chiles Group owner Ed Chiles was honored by the Council for 25 years of service as a TDC mem…
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June 20, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Where are the downsizers?

Long ago and far away, homeowners getting ready to retire would sell their family home to younger families looking to move up and purchase a smaller less expensive property. There was also this crazy…
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June 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Summer may be different this year

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The first day of summer is almost here. On Monday, June 21, we not only witness the longest day of the year, but what many Island residents consider the end of the busy tourist se…
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June 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Rentals

Some vacation rentals reverting to residences

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Island has seen many changes in recent years, including a decrease in permanent residents and a sharp increase in weekly rentals. This inclination has brought on changes suc…
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June 12, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The explosion of the millions

As we all know, the real estate market has gone from fundamentally shut down to an unparalleled explosion of demand for housing all over the country, and particularly in Florida. Buyers and real esta…
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June 6, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Privacy and low inventory

When you purchase a home, it’s inevitable that you lose some privacy. Property purchases become public record and most counties in the United States make databases of these purchases available on the…
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June 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Concierge Services allows visitors to spend more time relaxing

AMI Concierge Services allows visitors to spend more time relaxing

ANNA MARIA – A new business in the heart of Gulf Drive in Anna Maria is helping Island visitors spend less time booking activities and more time enjoying their vacation. Whether it’s a family that…
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May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Business card exchange offers networking opportunities

CORTEZ – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce held its latest business card exchange last week at Slicker’s Eatery in Cortez. The exchange is a great way for Chamber members and future members t…
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May 29, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Travel + Leisure shows love for Anna Maria Island

Travel + Leisure shows love for Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Although Anna Maria Island is comprised of three cities – Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach – Travel + Leisure recently bestowed the entire Island with the number 2 spo…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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