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AMI Chamber hosts Trail of Treats

Nov 5, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

BayFest shines despite rainy weather 

The AMIChamber of Commerce’s 25th annual BayFest celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 17, despite the rainy weather.
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October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Moose lodge throws children’s Halloween party

 BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 held its annual children’s Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 17. The rainy weather discouraged some families from attending, but there was st…
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September 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

 ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ opens Island Players’ Season

The Island Players kicked off its 78th season on Thursday, Sept. 17, with the opening of “Always a Bridesmaid.”
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September 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Endless Summer Afterglow Party coming to Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – Bridge Street will be limited to foot traffic only during the Sundown Get Down Endless Summer Afterglow Party taking place Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. Bridge Street will…
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September 8, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bridge Street to be decked out for Halloween

In celebration of Halloween, several structures along Bridge Street will be decorated with skeletons during the month of October.
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July 7, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Fourth of July parade returns to AMI 

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After last year’s parade was canceled due to a lack of participation, the Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July parade returned in a glorious manner on America’s 250th anniv…
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July 7, 2026
By Ernie Vanderwalt

Swordfish Grill hosts Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

CORTEZ – Contestants gathered under the thatched tiki roof at the Swordfish Grill in Cortez for the restaurant’s annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, a tradition that has taken place nearly…
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Island Players bid farewell to beloved director and actor

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players community theatre group lost a beloved director, actor and friend with the May 29 passing of Jim Thaggard at the age of 69. On June 3, the following message was pos…
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May 19, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Learn about sea turtles at weekly Turtle Talks

Sea turtle hatchlings face an uphill battle to reach adulthood with obstacles including disorientation, beach holes, predators and litter. 
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May 12, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

“The Outsider” comedically addresses politics and government

The Island Players are ending the 2025-26 community theater season on a high note with the satirical political comedy, “The Outsider.”
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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