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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 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 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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February 5, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates past and present 

CORTEZ – The 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. The annual festival is a celebration of the cultural history of Cortez – one of the…
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January 21, 2026
By Lance Roy

Arts and crafts show attracts regional artists and creators

The 7th Annual Anna Maria Winter Arts & Crafts Show showcased the work of more than 40 artists, crafters and creators.
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January 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

HOLMES BEACH – Blue Ribbon Events is bringing its 7th annual Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show to City Field in Holmes Beach on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  T…
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December 23, 2025
By Cindy Lane
October 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
City Block Party celebrates the community’s continued recovery

City Block Party celebrates the community’s continued recovery

ANNA MARIA – An estimated 150 people, and maybe more, attended the City Block Party at City Pier Park on Oct. 24. Hosted by the city of Anna Maria from 5-8 p.m. and blessed with beautiful weather, t…
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October 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Kids’ Halloween party returns to AMI Moose Lodge

Kids’ Halloween party returns to AMI Moose Lodge

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 was filled with the sights and sounds of Halloween during the annual kids’ Halloween party on Saturday. This year’s party took on greater signifi…
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September 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Bowling fun raises funds for The Center

Bowling fun raises funds for The Center

BRADENTON – The Greg LaPensee Bowling Tourna­ment at Bowlero in Bradenton on Sept. 6 was a fun-filled community event that raised funds for The Center of Anna Maria Island. Holmes Beach-based LaPens…
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April 22, 2025
By Sun staff

Events

Events Thursday, April 24 AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange and Anna Maria Island Historical Society Pat Copeland Scholarship Awards, Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., 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