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Upcoming Island events include book signing, crawfish boil, Turtle Talks, “Boston” celebration of life and The Outsider

Apr 29, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
March 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Historical Society hosts annual Heritage Day Festival

ANNA MARIA – In celebration of Anna Maria Island’s past and present were celebrated at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society held its annual Heritage Day Festival on Wednesday, March 18. The annua…
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March 25, 2026
By Lance Roy

Roser Guild hosts fundraising fashion show

The Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria held its annual Roser Guild Thrift Shop Fashion Show and luncheon on Wednesday, March 18. 
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March 17, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Island Players discover love ‘The Second Time Around’

ANNA MARIA –The Island Players’ production of Henry Dencker’s romantic comedy, “The Second Time Around,” tells the tale of a two widowers, Samuel (played by Mark Shoemaker) and Laura (played by Meg N…
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March 17, 2026
By Lance Roy

Parade celebrates the Island’s St. Patty’s Day spirit

This year’s Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day parade included two camels, three pirate ships, multiple floats, costumed people and many local businesses and non-profit organizations. 
March 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

County launches Beach Like a Local life vest initiative

Manatee County’s borrow and return life vest stands have been installed at two beach areas in the city of Anna Maria.
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March 12, 2026
By Steve Borggren
March 9, 2026
By Sun staff

Upcoming events: theater, jewelry sale, flower show, parade, Nautical Market, Heritage Day and more…

Tuesday, March 10, 17 Anna Maria Community Farmers Market, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Thursday, March 12 – Sunday, March 29 “The Second Time Around,” Isl…
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March 3, 2026
By Lance Roy

Springfest featured art, crafts and food

HOLMES BEACH — The Springfest arts and crafts show returned to City Field in Holmes Beach on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1. Springfest featured a wide range of artists and makers, painter…
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February 24, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Springfest returning to Holmes Beach

The Springfest arts and crafts show returns to City Field in Holmes Beach on Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1.
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February 24, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

‘Captain Scott’ shares his lifetime tales

HOLMES BEACH – Longtime Holmes Beach resident and well-respected fishing guide “Captain Scott” Moore spent an hour sharing tales of his 50 years on Anna Maria Island. He spoke to approximately 70…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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