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AMI Chamber hosts Trail of Treats

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

Sports Lounge continues Kentucky Derby Day tradition

BRADENTON BEACH – The Sports Lounge in Bradenton Beach hosted its fourth annual Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 2. The annual Kentucky Derby celebration featured a “best hat” contest and a D…
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April 16, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Annual picnic brings Cortez community together

CORTEZ – Attendees at the annual Cortez Community Picnic were treated to a picture-perfect weather day, a wide variety of homemade food and a big helping of neighborhood camaraderie. Sponsored by…
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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 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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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