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Oct 10, 2022 – SUN contributor
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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July 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Children’s Drama Camp performs

Curtains close on children’s drama camp

ANNA MARIA – After two weeks of fun, the curtains have closed on The Center of Anna Maria Island’s drama camp. Every year the camp ends with two performances on the stage at the Island Players theat…
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July 18, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mote Marine design process underway

Mote Marine design process underway

ANNA MARIA – Mote Marine’s contracted architect, Barron Schimberg, has begun work on the plans for a marine educational outreach center on the City Pier. The center was originally expected to open…
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July 11, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
IGW Featured Artist brings out the color in nature

IGW Featured Artist brings out the color in nature

HOLMES BEACH – Each month the front window display at Island Gallery West focuses on the work of their featured artist, and July showcases the colorful pastel work of Terri Westbrook. A painter wh…
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July 4, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Historical Society seeks funding from TDC

AMI Historical Society seeks funding from TDC

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is seeking tourism funds for improvements to its building and has asked the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) for its support. Mu…
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June 21, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Owl presentation a ‘hoot’ at Island Branch Library

Owl presentation a ‘hoot’ at Island Branch Library

HOLMES BEACH – Children and parents alike had an educational and entertaining morning with live owls as Wildlife Inc.’s David Sadkin brought three of his owl friends for a presentation to the Island…
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June 13, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Campaign for Ukraine rocks the Center of AMI

Campaign for Ukraine rocks The Center

ANNA MARIA – It was rock and roll for a great cause at The Center of Anna Maria Island, as hundreds of people gathered to listen to live music and raise money for the people of Ukraine. The event…
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June 6, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
“Coastal Impressions” makes a splash at Island Gallery West

‘Coastal Impressions’ makes a splash at Island Gallery West

HOLMES BEACH – The front window at Island Gallery West is alive with color thanks to June’s Featured Artist, Sharon Lennox Woelfling, and her display titled “Coastal Impressions.” Woelfling has been…
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May 22, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Featured artist impressive with pencil

Featured artist impressive with pencil

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West’s featured artist for May, Janet Flickinger, captures common life through her pencil works, currently on display in the exhibit, “People Everywhere.” The display…
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May 16, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Concert for Peace highlights local Campaign for Ukraine

Concert for Peace highlights local Campaign for Ukraine

ANNA MARIA – The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, The Center of Anna Maria Island, Bob Slicker of Slicker’s Eatery, A Paradise Realty, Painting with a Twist and others are joining forces to assist t…

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April 9, 2025
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