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Slicker and Rotary Club sell out Ukraine fundraiser
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Slicker, Rotary Club sell out Ukraine fundraiser

Aug 16, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
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…
May 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players wrap season with hilarious whodunnit

Island Players wrap season with hilarious whodunnit

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players wrap up their 73rd season Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m. with the final performance of their fifth play of the season, Sam Bobrick’s “The Psychic.” Directed by James Thag…
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April 17, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Egg hunt brings hundreds to Anna Maria

Egg hunt brings hundreds to Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – The 34th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Sandbar Restaurant drew hundreds of children and their excited parents to the white sands of Anna Maria Island on April 16. This annual even…
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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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April 11, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Local author recounts 12 years overseas

Local author recounts 12 years overseas

HOLMES BEACH – A local author has written a book about her 12 years as a teacher in five countries overseas, and is promoting it on Anna Maria Island. Carol Hoffman held a book signing at The Sand…
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April 10, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Galleries hold final Art Walk of season

Galleries hold final Art Walk of season

HOLMES BEACH – The April 8 Art Walk was the final one of the season with the walks resuming in November, but there was plenty to see before the break. The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island and I…
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