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Having a boo-tiful Halloween on AMI

Nov 1, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
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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October 10, 2022
By SUN contributor

Center Notes

Increase your babysitting skills For young people who are thinking about starting their own babysitting business or those who want to increase their skill level, The Center of Anna Maria Island is h…
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September 19, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Players’ season opener a cliffhanger

Players’ season opener a cliffhanger

ANNA MARIA – Philosophical boundaries are a constant struggle for a philosophy professor who thinks he knows the obvious difference between right and wrong in Cliffhanger, the Island Players’ season…
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September 13, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Bowlers roll to raise funds for Center

Bowlers roll to raise funds for Center

ANNA MARIA – Several hundred people gathered Saturday night with a common goal in mind – to support The Center of Anna Maria Island. All 64 lanes of the Bowlero Bradenton bowling alley were sold o…
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September 12, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players ready for 74th season

Island Players ready for 74th season

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players are getting in their last few rehearsals before they begin their 2022-23 season on Thursday, Sept. 15 with their production of James Yaffe’s Cliffhanger, which will ru…
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August 29, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Family fun happens on Bridge Street

Family fun happens on Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – Art, crafts, food and live music are just some of the things that make the free Thursdays in Paradise a great event for anyone visiting historic Bridge Street on a Thursday evening…
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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