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Fourth of July Parade wet, wild fun
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Fourth of July Parade wet, wild fun

Jul 11, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
April 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge hosts Easter egg hunt

AMI Moose Lodge hosts Easter egg hunt

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 in Bradenton Beach hosted its annual Easter egg hunt last Saturday morning. Ninety-six children were registered in advance to participate in t…
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March 27, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber awards scholarships

AMI Chamber awards scholarships

HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business Card Exchange is always a great networking event, but the March 23 event at LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air was ex…
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March 21, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Garden Club flower show proves flowers can be art

Garden Club flower show proves flowers can be art

ANNA MARIA – It was St. Patrick’s Day on the Island, but the shirts, hats and beads weren’t the only thing green that was drawing attention. March 17 was also the annual Anna Maria Island Gar…
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March 21, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Artists’ Guild featured artist celebrates light

Artists’ Guild featured artist celebrates light

HOLMES BEACH – There’s still plenty of time to see the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island’s March Featured Artist display. Sharon Tarras grew up loving to draw and doodle, but the Wiscons…
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March 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
‘The 39 Steps’ is outlandish fun

‘The 39 Steps’ is outlandish fun

ANNA MARIA – When hearing that “The 39 Steps” is an early Alfred Hitchcock film from 1935, comedy is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, especially considering the adaptation by Patrick…
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March 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
IGW says goodbye at Art Walk

IGW says goodbye at Art Walk

HOLMES BEACH – Monthly Art Walks always draw a crowd to Island Gallery West (IGW) and the Artists’ Guild Gallery of Anna Maria Island, as well as many surrounding businesses that participate in the e…
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March 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Jewelry sale success for Island Library

Jewelry sale success for Island Library

HOLMES BEACH – Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of the Island Library, significant funds will go to help the Island Branch Library and those who use it, raised at an event that couldn’t have happ…
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March 6, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players present ‘The 39 Steps’

Island Players present ‘The 39 Steps’

ANNA MARIA – Coming off a hilarious run of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple, The Female Version,” the Island Players are ready to take the audience for a ride across England and Scotland to stop an inter…
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March 6, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
IGW’s March featured artist shines with pastels

IGW’s March featured artist shines with pastels

HOLMES BEACH – Like many artists in the area, Island Gallery West’s March featured artist, Terri Westbrook, is inspired by nature and places she has lived and traveled, including Charleston, South Ca…
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February 28, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West moving off Island

Island Gallery West moving off Island

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West (IGW) has been operating in the same location for 33 years, but on Friday, March 10, they will say goodbye to AMI and begin the move to downtown Bradenton…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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