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Island Gallery West announces new featured artist
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Island Gallery West announces new featured artist

Sep 26, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
September 12, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players kick off historic 73rd season

Island Players kick off historic 73rd season

ANNA MARIA – After the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to live theater in 2020, the Island Players are excited to kick off their historic 73rd season on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a production of “The Sav…
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August 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Players

Island Players announce season’s first production

ANNA MARIA – After more than a year off due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Island Players are excited to announce they are starting their historic 73rd season with the delightful comedy, “The Savannah…
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August 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks

Bayfest scheduled to return Oct. 15-16

ANNA MARIA – Hosted by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Bayfest 2021 is scheduled to take place Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Barring any COVID-19 or weather-related complicatio…
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August 15, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Mark Platt

Island resident’s skateboard collection is art on wheels

HOLMES BEACH – Walking into the home of Mark Platt, you’ll see amazing, high-quality works of art on every wall, but it’s a little different than anything you will see in local galleries. Platt ha…
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August 15, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West

Island Gallery West extends “Live Colorfully”

HOLMES BEACH – Art imitates life at the Island Gallery West with the “Live Colorfully” exhibit currently on display. Vibrant works of art inspired by the flora, fauna and people of Anna Maria Island…
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July 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Children's Drama Camp

Children’s Drama Camp showcases talented Island youth

ANNA MARIA – After two weeks of rehearsal and education, the 2021 Children’s Drama Camp closed with two performances of “Biome” at the Island Players Community Theater. The Camp is held by The Cen…
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July 4, 2021
By Sun staff

A festive Fourth

The Anna Maria Island Privateers took the Fourth of July holiday to the streets of all three Island cities Saturday, making up for lost time from the cancellation of last year’s parade by the COVID-1…
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June 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players reach out to Freedom Village

Island Players reach out to Freedom Village

ANNA MARIA – After more than a year since a live performance, the Island Players has announced the lineup for its 73rd season, and is once again reaching out to residents of Freedom Village in Braden…
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June 22, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Pirate invasion coming to Anna Maria Island

Pirate invasion coming to Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Anna Maria Island Privateers have announced their “Return to Tortuga Pirate Invasion Weekend” Aug. 5-8. Events for the weekend include the Bilge Rat Derby, Invasion Kick-Off…
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June 20, 2021
By SUN contributor
Going on a musical journey with Steve Augeri

Going on a musical journey with Steve Augeri

ANNA MARIA – Journey’s Steve Augeri came to The Center of Anna Maria Island on June 17 and the crowd went wild for his classic rock hits. As a part of the Bradenton Gulf Islands Concert Series, fo…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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