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Featured artist combines nature, stained glass
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Featured artist combines nature, stained glass

Apr 17, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
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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February 28, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day honors Island’s past, present

Heritage Day honors Island’s past, present

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is hosting its annual Heritage Day celebration on Tuesday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly Heritage Day celeb…
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February 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Historical Society seeks tourism funds

AMI Historical Society seeks tourism funds

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society (AMIHS), 402 Pine Ave., draws more than 10,000 visitors a year to its volunteer-managed museum and is making plans to inform and entertain future…
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February 16, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Art Walk showcases local talent

Art Walk showcases local talent

HOLMES BEACH – The Feb. 10 Art Walk brought locals and visitors to two art galleries to see the best of Island art. Participating businesses around the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and Isla…
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January 19, 2023
By Jason Schaffer

Island Players bring the laughs

ANNA MARIA – A New York apartment is the setting for a familiar, albeit slightly skewed view of some of Neil Simon’s most beloved characters to bring the laughs. In the late 1960s, Simon intr…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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