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Roser hosts Feed the Island Art and Craft Show

Feb 14, 2024 – Jason Schaffer
January 29, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players catch audiences with ‘The Mousetrap’

Island Players catch audiences with ‘The Mousetrap’

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players are smashing previous attendance records with their newest production, Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” Director Heiko Knipfelberg assembled a talented cast for the…
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January 29, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
An Artful Evening at the museum

An Artful Evening at the museum

ANNA MARIA – Local artists Barbara Truemper-Green, Judy Vazquez, Karen Beach and LuAnn Widergren enjoyed An Artful Evening at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum on Jan. 24. In addition to displ…
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January 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival to celebrate 42 years

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival to celebrate 42 years

CORTEZ – The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage (FISH) is gearing up for the 42nd Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. The first festival in 1981 drew just 500 people, but an average of 15,000…
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January 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Cortez Cultural Center showcases 140 years of history

Cortez Cultural Center showcases 140 years of history

CORTEZ – While the charming white cottage with blue shutters on Cortez Road may seem somewhat nondescript to passersby, in reality it is chock full of artifacts and photos depicting the roots of the…
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January 22, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
A South African upbringing remembered

A South African upbringing remembered

ANNA MARIA – Roser Memorial Community Church Communications Director Bev Hunsberger spent most of her first 21 years living in South Africa. Hunsberger’s parents, Lewis and Virginia Wood, served a…
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January 16, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players’ ‘The Mousetrap’ an entertaining whodunit

Island Players’ ‘The Mousetrap’ an entertaining whodunit

ANNA MARIA – It’s only fitting that Manatee County’s oldest community theater would continue its historic 75th season with the world’s longest-running play. Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” is dire…
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January 16, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Holmes Beach Night Market a shopper’s delight

Holmes Beach Night Market a shopper’s delight

HOLMES BEACH – It was difficult to find a parking space and sidewalks were packed at the Jan. 12 Night Market. The event is a partnership between the City of Holmes Beach, Bradenton Area Arts and Cul…
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January 9, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players kick off the new year with ‘Mousetrap'

Island Players kick off the new year with ‘Mousetrap’

ANNA MARIA – After a break for the holiday season, the Island Players, the oldest community theater in Manatee County, continues its historic 75th season with their production of Agatha Christie’s “T…
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January 5, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Shamrock Shiver raises funds for local charities

BRADENTON BEACH – In a charitable kickoff to the new year, more than 100 people gathered at Cortez Beach and jumped into the Gulf of Mexico’s 61-degree waters on Jan. 1 at noon for the Shamrock Shive…
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December 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Black Bones Music venue coming to Anna Maria

Black Bones Music venue coming to Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Terri and Paul Davis are creating a new after-hours listening room and live music venue at Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café & Gift Store, 9807 Gulf Drive. Operating as Black Bones Music…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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