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Mar 9, 2026 – Sun staff
February 17, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival attracts thousands 

Under picture-perfect skies, thousands of attendees at the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival enjoyed live music, local seafood dishes, arts and crafts and educational exhibits. 
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February 11, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival entertainment announced

CORTEZ – The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) has released the entertainment schedule for the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival.  On Saturday, Feb. 14, the live mu…
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February 10, 2026
By Lance Roy

Library lecture explores artificial intelligence

HOLMES BEACH – “Demystifying AI: What It Is and What It Can Do For You” was the title of the lecture given by Manatee County Librarian of Information Services Ryan Nunez.  Speaking to a capacity c…
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February 5, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates past and present 

CORTEZ – The 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. The annual festival is a celebration of the cultural history of Cortez – one of the…
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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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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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