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Atlanta Rhythm Section brings southern sound to The Center

Feb 18, 2026 – Lance Roy
January 28, 2026
By Lance Roy

Seafood and music festival provided weekend fun

The three-day Coquina Beach Seafood & Music Festival kicked off Friday evening, Jan. 23, at the south end of Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.
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January 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

The Wailers bring reggae joy and harmony to Anna Maria

The Wailers performed the iconic songs made famous by Bob Marley and The Wailers.
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January 21, 2026
By Lance Roy

Arts and crafts show attracts regional artists and creators

The 7th Annual Anna Maria Winter Arts & Crafts Show showcased the work of more than 40 artists, crafters and creators.
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January 13, 2026
By Lance Roy
Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’

Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’

BY LANCE ROY SUN FREELANCE WRITER HOLMES BEACH –The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island brought its creativity out from beyond the gallery walls and onto the sidewalk during its monthly “Paint the T…
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January 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

HOLMES BEACH – Blue Ribbon Events is bringing its 7th annual Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show to City Field in Holmes Beach on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  T…
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January 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Island Players commit ‘Murder by Misadventure’

Island Players commit ‘Murder by Misadventure’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players’ theatrical production of Edward Taylor’s “Murder by Misadventure” is chock full of murderous twists and turns.  The three-week production opened on Thursday, Jan. 8…
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January 12, 2026
By Sun staff

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 14 through Sunday, Jan. 25: “Murder by Misadventure,” Island Players Theater, 10009 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria. Thursday, Jan. 15: Friends of the Island Library Lecture and Travel Series: P…
January 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
Holmes Beach couple completes 110th jigsaw puzzle

Holmes Beach couple complete 110th jigsaw puzzle

HOLMES BEACH – Fran and Wayne Derr started working on their 111th jigsaw puzzle on Sunday, Dec. 28. The Holmes Beach residents live in the Key Royale com­munity and they began doing jigsaw puzzles a…
December 23, 2025
By Cindy Lane
December 22, 2025
By Steve Borggren

Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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