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Upcoming events on and around Anna Maria Island

Mar 31, 2026 – Sun staff
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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February 18, 2026
By Lance Roy

Atlanta Rhythm Section brings southern sound to The Center

The Atlanta Rhythm Section brought its classic southern rock sound to a sold-out crowd at The Center of Anna Maria Island on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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February 17, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival attracts thousands 

Under picture-perfect skies, thousands of attendees at the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival enjoyed live music, local seafood dishes, arts and crafts and educational exhibits. 
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February 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival entertainment announced

CORTEZ – The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) has released the entertainment schedule for the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.  On Saturday, Feb. 14, the live mu…
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February 10, 2026
By Lance Roy

Library lecture explores artificial intelligence

HOLMES BEACH – “Demystifying AI: What It Is and What It Can Do For You” was the title of the lecture given by Manatee County Librarian of Information Services Ryan Nunez.  Speaking to a capacity c…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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