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Privacy and low inventory

Jun 6, 2021 – Louise Bolger
May 24, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Record crowds predicted for Memorial Day

BRADENTON BEACH – With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, flights back to 100% capacity, people vaccinated and school coming to an end, Anna Maria Island could potentially see a record number of vis…
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May 23, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Lack of workers putting stress on Island businesses

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As you browse the shops, dine in the restaurants and check into the resorts of Anna Maria Island, you may notice what’s becoming a familiar sight not just on the Island, but in ci…
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May 23, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Crazy rich homeowners

We’re in the “careful what you wish for” zone, not just Floridians, but every homeowner across the country. Prices are up, inventory is low and a lot of potential buyers are really unhappy; where wil…
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May 16, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

The never-ending saga of Florida insurance

Like a bad soap opera, the Florida insurance storyline keeps repeating itself. This time it’s not even flood insurance, which I touched on two weeks ago; it’s your regular homeowner’s insurance that…
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May 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Alcohol-to-go one of many wins for restaurant, lodging industries

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has released its legislative summary report highlighting bills that were passed and signed into law during the 2021 Florida legisla…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Influencers, national media descend on AMI in tourism campaign

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After a year of quarantine, visitors are beginning to once again plan vacations. With tourism being so vital to the economic well-being of Anna Maria Island and Manatee County in…
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May 9, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Governments change; so do taxes

There always seems to be something to talk about as it relates to taxes. Tax liability for real estate investors and individual homeowners is continually changing, especially when there is a change i…
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May 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental bills defeated

Vacation rental bills defeated

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature’s latest attempt to give the state sole authority over vacation rental regulations has failed. When the Legislature concluded its 2021 session last Friday, tw…
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May 2, 2021
By Louise Bolger
Castles in the Sand

Good grief, it’s almost hurricane season

Let me be the first to welcome you to the 2021 North Atlantic hurricane season. Technically, it doesn’t start until June 1, however, based on what we lived through last hurricane season in the middle…
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April 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Bradenton Anna Maria Island Longboat Key

Tourism on the rebound as visitors lengthen their stays

BRADENTON – After struggling to stay afloat throughout the worst of the COVID pandemic, area businesses may be getting some relief with people once again coming through their doors. In her monthly s…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting