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Plunging into a new year

Jan 4, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
September 13, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Bowlers roll to raise funds for Center

Bowlers roll to raise funds for Center

ANNA MARIA – Several hundred people gathered Saturday night with a common goal in mind – to support The Center of Anna Maria Island. All 64 lanes of the Bowlero Bradenton bowling alley were sold o…
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August 29, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Family fun happens on Bridge Street

Family fun happens on Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – Art, crafts, food and live music are just some of the things that make the free Thursdays in Paradise a great event for anyone visiting historic Bridge Street on a Thursday evening…
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August 16, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Slicker and Rotary Club sell out Ukraine fundraiser

Slicker, Rotary Club sell out Ukraine fundraiser

CORTEZ – It was another big success for the effort to raise money for the people of Ukraine as Bob Slicker, owner of Slicker’s Eatery, sold out his latest fundraising event while also celebrating his…
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April 11, 2022
By SUN contributor
Saying goodbye to the Tour of Homes

Farewell, Tour of Homes

ANNA MARIA – After 26 years as an Anna Maria Island tradition, the Tour of Homes is no more, but left behind is a legacy of groups joining together with the common cause of raising money for The Cent…
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March 20, 2022
By SUN contributor
Wit, wisdom and wine shine at Center event

Wit, wisdom and wine shine at Center event

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island is changing up its events and its newest entry, a wine tasting with friends, is a hit with attendees. The inaugural Wine Tasting with Center Friends, a…
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September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor

Have fun, help turtles at Hanks

HOLMES BEACH – Come to Hurricane Hanks on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 4-6 p.m. for good food, live local music and live and silent auctions to help raise money for sea turtles and shorebirds. The Thi…
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September 20, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez Cultural Center to host Veteran's Day salute

Cortez Cultural Center to host music, arts events

CORTEZ – The Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., invites everyone to enjoy its fall events, including Music on the Porch, an Arts and Crafts sale and a Veteran’s Day Weekend Salute. Open…
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August 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks

Bayfest scheduled to return Oct. 15-16

ANNA MARIA – Hosted by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Bayfest 2021 is scheduled to take place Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Barring any COVID-19 or weather-related complicatio…
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June 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Pirate invasion coming to Anna Maria Island

Pirate invasion coming to Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Anna Maria Island Privateers have announced their “Return to Tortuga Pirate Invasion Weekend” Aug. 5-8. Events for the weekend include the Bilge Rat Derby, Invasion Kick-Off…
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May 28, 2021
By SUN contributor
Privateers Fourth of July parade is a go

Privateers Fourth of July parade is a go

HOLMES BEACH – With the support of Holmes Beach city leaders, the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Fourth of July Processional is officially coming back in 2021. Commissioners voted unanimously durin…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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