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Holmes Beach couple completes 110th jigsaw puzzle
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Holmes Beach couple complete 110th jigsaw puzzle

Jan 2, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
December 17, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue shines during Holiday Walk of Treasures

Pine Avenue shines during Holiday of Treasures Open House

ANNA MARIA – Pine Avenue was awash in holiday spirit during the Dec. 12 Holiday of Treasures Open House hosted by the Anna Maria business community, the city of Anna Maria and the Anna Maria Island H…
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December 16, 2025
By Steve Borggren
December 9, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Blue Öyster Cult set to rock The Center

Blue Öyster Cult set to rock The Center

ANNA MARIA – Best known for their classic rock radio staples “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You,” Blue Öyster Cult is bringing their classic rock excellence and intelligence t…
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December 2, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Enjoy Lester Family Fun Day on Saturday

Enjoy Lester Family Fun Day on Saturday

ANNA MARIA – The Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual Lester Family Fun Day is happening on Saturday, Dec. 6. Admission is free for the family-friendly event that starts at 10:30 a.m. and concludes…
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November 18, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players celebrate ‘A Doublewide, Texas Christmas’

Island Players celebrate ‘A Doublewide, Texas Christmas’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ hurricane-delayed production of “A Doublewide, Texas Christmas” opened on Nov. 13, and it was worth the wait. The performances will continue through Sunday, Nov. 23…
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November 4, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Katz named new Tingley librarian

BRADENTON BEACH – As the new librarian at the Tingley Memorial Library, Stephanie Katz is focused on initiatives to bring people back into the library. “I definitely want to bring our bread-and-butt…
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October 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
City Block Party celebrates the community’s continued recovery

City Block Party celebrates the community’s continued recovery

ANNA MARIA – An estimated 150 people, and maybe more, attended the City Block Party at City Pier Park on Oct. 24. Hosted by the city of Anna Maria from 5-8 p.m. and blessed with beautiful weather, t…
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October 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Kids’ Halloween party returns to AMI Moose Lodge

Kids’ Halloween party returns to AMI Moose Lodge

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 was filled with the sights and sounds of Halloween during the annual kids’ Halloween party on Saturday. This year’s party took on greater signifi…
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October 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Crowds welcome back Bayfest

Crowds welcome back Bayfest

ANNA MARIA – Beautiful weather, classic cars, live music, a wide array of vendors and great attendance made for a successful Bayfest celebration after last year’s festival was canceled due to the dam…
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October 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Anna Maria Elementary celebrates Fall Festival

Anna Maria Elementary celebrates Fall Festival

The Anna Maria Elementary Fall Festival at The Center of Anna Maria Island on Saturday, Oct. 18 featured a costume parade, rides, games, food and a pumpkin patch. Last year’s event was canceled due t…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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