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Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’
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Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’

Jan 13, 2026 – Sun staff
January 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach couple completes 110th jigsaw puzzle

Holmes Beach couple complete 110th jigsaw puzzle

HOLMES BEACH – Fran and Wayne Derr started working on their 111th jigsaw puzzle on Sunday, Dec. 28. The Holmes Beach residents live in the Key Royale com­munity and they began doing jigsaw puzzles a…
December 23, 2025
By Cindy Lane
December 22, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
December 17, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Moose Lodge hosts kids’ Christmas party

Moose Lodge hosts kids’ Christmas party

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 hosted its annual children’s Christmas party on Dec. 13. More than 80 children were signed up in advance for the holiday event that started with…
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December 17, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Blue Öyster Cult brings musical magic to The Center

Blue Öyster Cult brings musical magic to The Center

ANNA MARIA – Blue Öyster Cult put on a stellar and well-received outdoor concert at The Center of Anna Maria on Dec. 10. More than 50 years after they formed in Long Island, New York, the five-piece…
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December 17, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue shines during Holiday Walk of Treasures

Pine Avenue shines during Holiday of Treasures Open House

ANNA MARIA – Pine Avenue was awash in holiday spirit during the Dec. 12 Holiday of Treasures Open House hosted by the Anna Maria business community, the city of Anna Maria and the Anna Maria Island H…
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December 16, 2025
By Steve Borggren
December 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Blue Öyster Cult set to rock The Center

Blue Öyster Cult set to rock The Center

ANNA MARIA – Best known for their classic rock radio staples “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You,” Blue Öyster Cult is bringing their classic rock excellence and intelligence t…
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December 2, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Enjoy Lester Family Fun Day on Saturday

Enjoy Lester Family Fun Day on Saturday

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual Lester Family Fun Day is happening on Saturday, Dec. 6. Admission is free for the family-friendly event that starts at 10:30 a.m. and concludes…
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November 18, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players celebrate ‘A Doublewide, Texas Christmas’

Island Players celebrate ‘A Doublewide, Texas Christmas’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ hurricane-delayed production of “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” opened on Nov. 13, and it was worth the wait. The performances will continue through Sunday, Nov. 23…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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