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Boat parade draws merrymakers to pier
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Boat parade draws merrymakers to pier

Dec 6, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
November 1, 2022
By Jason Schaffer

Having a boo-tiful Halloween on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It was a hauntingly good time this Halloween as hundreds of little ghouls, goblins, witches, princesses and even a few superheroes descended upon the Island for the annual Trail o…
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October 31, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players take on Neil Simon

Island Players take on Neil Simon

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players 2022- 23 season kicked off Sept. 15 with a solid production of James Yaffe’s “Cliffhanger,” and they look to keep the momentum going with the next play. Nei…
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October 31, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose lodge celebrates Halloween

AMI Moose lodge celebrates Halloween

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 celebrated Halloween with a children’s party Saturday morning and an adult party that evening. The Women of the Moose organized the children’s…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Artists’ Guild features art by cancer survivors

Artists’ Guild features art by cancer survivors

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island is recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by spotlighting the work of member artists who have fought cancer. All the artworks in the O…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
IGW featured artist ‘walking on clouds’

IGW featured artist ‘walking on clouds’

HOLMES BEACH – Each month, Island Gallery West displays the work of a featured artist prominently in the front window of the gallery, and October offers striking acrylic paintings by Charlott…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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