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Sep 23, 2024 – Jason Schaffer
May 6, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
New book highlights Drift In’s past, present, future

New book highlights Drift In’s past, present, future

BRADENTON BEACH – Casey Hoffman and Paul “Big Sexy” Weremecki have written a book about the Drift In bar. Published in March, the 144-page book is aptly titled, “Drift In, Stumble Out” and tells t…
April 30, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players present ‘The Woman in Black’

Island Players present ‘The Woman in Black’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players conclude their historic 75th season with “The Woman in Black,” directed by Kelly Wynn Woodland and stage managed by Kristin Mazzitelli. According to Woodland, this pl…
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April 15, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Artists’ Guild features Patterson

Artists’ Guild features Patterson

HOLMES BEACH – The last Holmes Beach Night Market of the season packed the sidewalks with shoppers, diners and art lovers on April 12, who were introduced to the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island’s…
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April 2, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Scrambling for eggs

Scrambling for Easter eggs

ANNA MARIA – Hundreds of children and their families gathered on the beach at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits on Saturday for the restaurant’s 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and bonnet contest. San…
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March 29, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day features fun and fundraising

Heritage Day features fun and fundraising

ANNA MARIA – While celebrating Anna Maria Island’s historic past, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society’s annual Heritage Day celebration raised more than $3,000. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2…
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March 25, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge hosts kids’ Easter party

AMI Moose Lodge hosts kids’ Easter party

BRADENTON BEACH – Due to rainy weather, Saturday morning’s Easter egg hunt at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge took place inside the lodge. The annual event usually features hundreds of brightly…
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March 20, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
‘Communicating Doors’ a hilarious time warp

‘Communicating Doors’ a hilarious time warp

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players continue their historic 75th season with Alan Ayckbourn’s “Communicating Doors.” Directed by veteran director Preston Boyd and stage managed by his talented wife, Pris…
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March 12, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Artists’ Guild March featured artist all about oil

Artists’ Guild March featured artist all about oil

The March 8 Holmes Beach Night Market featured extended shopping hours in Holmes Beach, and lots of art. HOMES BEACH – March 8 was the second Friday of the month, and the Holmes Beach Night Market…
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March 4, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Pianist Rob Grant gets ‘Lost at Sea’

Pianist Rob Grant gets ‘Lost at Sea’

ANNA MARIA – Seventy-year-old pianist, composer and part-time Anna Maria resident Rob Grant released his debut album, “Lost at Sea,” in June and it went to number one on the United Kingdom’s Official…
February 19, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Thousands flock to Cortez for FISH Festival

Thousands stream to Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

CORTEZ – There was something “fishy” going on in Cortez on Saturday as thousands of people streamed to the 42nd Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. Although heavy rain forced the cancellation…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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