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Island Gallery West’s new featured artist inspired by wildlife
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Island Gallery West’s featured artist inspired by wildlife

Nov 8, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
October 18, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West featured artist makes appearance

Island Gallery West featured artist makes appearance

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West’s Featured Artist for the month of October made an appearance at the gallery on Oct. 8. Jim Wheeler has been a photographer since the age of 16, and is a longtime p…
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October 17, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Return of Bayfest a big hit in Anna Maria

Return of Bayfest a big hit in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Perfect weather set the backdrop, and from blocks away you could smell the food and hear the band laying down beats that had people literally dancing in the streets as Anna Maria saw the…
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October 11, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Holiday boat parade plans taking shape

Holiday boat parade plans taking shape

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach Marina owner and president Mike Bazzy has presented his preliminary plans for the third annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Lighted Boat Parade taking place Saturday, Dec…
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October 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez Arts and Crafts fair offers something for everyone

Cortez Arts and Crafts fair offers something for everyone

CORTEZ – Whether you love crafts, food or are just looking for Halloween ideas, the upcoming Cortez Cultural Center Arts and Crafts Fair is sure to please. Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of lo…
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October 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce their next production

Island Players announce their next production

ANNA MARIA – Following the resounding success of their 2021-22 season opener, “The Savannah Sipping Society,” the Island Players announce their next production, “Same Time, Next Year,” which will run…
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October 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Artists Guild holds grand reopening

Artists’ Guild holds grand reopening

HOLMES BEACH – The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island held its grand re-opening event on Oct. 8 at their gallery, located at 5414 Marina Drive. Some of the Guild’s more than 150 member artists were…
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October 3, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Bayfest is back

ANNA MARIA – One of the most anticipated events on the Island is back for 2021. Bayfest will take place Saturday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Pine Avenue. There will be a kick-off event at the…
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September 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West announces new featured artist

Island Gallery West announces new featured artist

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West has announced its Featured Artist for the month of October. Jim Wheeler has been a photographer since the age of 16, and is a longtime painter of acrylics. These sk…
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September 26, 2021
By SUN contributor

Have fun, help turtles at Hanks

HOLMES BEACH – Come to Hurricane Hanks on Wednesday, Sept. 29 from 4-6 p.m. for good food, live local music and live and silent auctions to help raise money for sea turtles and shorebirds. The Thi…
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September 20, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez Cultural Center to host Veteran's Day salute

Cortez Cultural Center to host music, arts events

CORTEZ – The Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., invites everyone to enjoy its fall events, including Music on the Porch, an Arts and Crafts sale and a Veteran’s Day Weekend Salute. Open…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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