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Learn about sea turtles at weekly Turtle Talks

May 19, 2026 – Leslie Lake
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Female students are the real Lucky Ducky Race for Pace winners 

 BRADENTON – The 17th Annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace was held on the Manatee River on Saturday, April 11, and it raised more than $210,000 for the Pace Center for Girls, Manatee organization.&…
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April 5, 2026
By Sun staff

Upcoming events include ‘The Outsider’, golf tournament, fishing tournament, Turtle Talks, beach cleanup

Events Thursday, May 7 – Sunday, May 17 The Outsider, Island Players Theatre, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, 7:30 p.m. evening shows, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, $20-$30, More info at TheIslandPlaye…
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March 31, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

AMI Moose Lodge hosts beachfront Easter egg hunt

Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 held its annual children’s Easter party on Saturday, March 28. 
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March 31, 2026
By Sun staff

Upcoming events on and around Anna Maria Island

Saturday April 4 Coquina Beach “Fun in the Sand” Spring Art & Craft Show, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5 Sandbar Seafood + Spirts E…
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March 29, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

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

Thursday, April 30 Book signing by “Baseball in Paradise: A Century of Spring Training in Bradenton, Florida” author Pasquale Carlucci, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Avenue, An…
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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