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Santa Stops in Anna Maria

Dec 12, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
November 24, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Holiday season arrives on Bridge Street

Holiday season arrives on Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – The holidays are lighting up Bridge Street and getting revelers in the holiday spirit. The fun started with the annual holiday lights celebration, with palm trees, busine…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Realistic watercolors portray Gulf coast

Realistic watercolors portray Gulf coast

HOLMES BEACH – Stepping into Island Gallery West is always a visual treat, with works from 30 member artists that offer something for everyone. Every genre, medium and subject matter evokes a visual…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players score another hit

Island Players score another hit

ANNA MARIA – For many, the name Neil Simon brings to mind “The Odd Couple” or “Barefoot in the Park,” which are all about the big laughs. Simon’s “I Ought to be in Pictures” – the latest production b…
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November 1, 2022
By Jason Schaffer

Having a boo-tiful Halloween on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It was a hauntingly good time this Halloween as hundreds of little ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and even a few superheroes descended upon the Island for the annual Trail o…
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October 31, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players take on Neil Simon

Island Players take on Neil Simon

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players 2022- 23 season kicked off Sept. 15 with a solid production of James Yaffe’s “Cliffhanger,” and they look to keep the momentum going with the next play. Nei…
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October 31, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose lodge celebrates Halloween

AMI Moose lodge celebrates Halloween

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 celebrated Halloween with a children’s party Saturday morning and an adult party that evening. The Women of the Moose organized the children’s…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Artists’ Guild features art by cancer survivors

Artists’ Guild features art by cancer survivors

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island is recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by spotlighting the work of member artists who have fought cancer. All the artworks in the O…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
IGW featured artist ‘walking on clouds’

IGW featured artist ‘walking on clouds’

HOLMES BEACH – Each month, Island Gallery West displays the work of a featured artist prominently in the front window of the gallery, and October offers striking acrylic paintings by Charlott…
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October 18, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
New Guild artist brings the color

New Guild artist brings the color

HOLMES BEACH – There’s a new displaying artist at the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and she’s all about color. Mixed-media artist Wendy Butcher grew up in upstate New York before spending sev…
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October 18, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Bayfest delivers the party by the pier

Bayfest delivers the party by the pier

ANNA MARIA – In its second year since returning after a hiatus due to COVID-19, the 21st Bayfest celebration last Saturday offered something for the entire family. A substantial portion of…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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