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Simon Kirke brings classic rock to The Center’s stage
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Simon Kirke brings classic rock to The Center’s stage

Jun 15, 2021 – SUN contributor
May 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosting Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute

Anna Maria hosting Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria will host its annual Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute at City Pier Park on Monday, May 31. City Pier Park is located across the street from the Anna Maria…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Florida license plate providing funds to the arts

BRADENTON – Whether a local resident or visitor to Anna Maria Island, you have probably noticed the wide variety of Florida license plates available to residents. From education, whales, support of t…
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May 10, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Southern Atelier students serious about art

Southern Atelier students serious about art

BRADENTON – With students from Anna Maria Island and surrounding communities, the Southern Atelier is serious about art, and recently showed off their skills at the Manatee Performing Arts Center wit…
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May 2, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Princess

Anna Maria Princess offers plenty to laugh at

BRADENTON BEACH – Visitors come from all over the world to the white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island, and enjoy the Island’s many amenities. I was recently invited to visit Bradenton Beach to take…
April 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players announce latest play

The Island Players to reopen for 73rd season

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s oldest community theater, The Island Players, will be reopening after a hiatus of more than a year due to COVID-19. The return will mark the 73rd season for The Playe…
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March 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

Things were different on Anna Maria (then pronounced Mar-EYE-ah) Island in the old days. Within the lifetimes of our eldest residents, there was no bridge leading to the Island, and people took a fer…
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December 21, 2020
By SUN contributor
Island Players return to the virtual stage

Island Players virtual “Christmas Carol” a hit

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island Players were a hit with their online, two-night limited engagement of an original version of “A Christmas Carol,” their holiday gift to the community. The hour-long…
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November 1, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party

Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party

BRADENTON BEACH – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge’s annual children’s Halloween party was a drive-thru affair this year. From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morni…
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August 16, 2020
By Tom Vaught

AMICCO postpones Symphony on the Sand 

The Board of Directors of the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus & Orchestra (AMICCO) has decided to postpone its Symphony on the Sand for this year after meeting regularly to examine its options c…
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June 26, 2020
By SUN contributor

Explore Italy with ‘Viaggio in Sicilia’

A new poetry book brings the beauty and culture of Italy to life, immersing readers in stories of Sicily. “Viaggio in Sicilia,” “Trip to Sicily” in English, is the first book of poetry released by…
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