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Island Players catch audiences with ‘The Mousetrap’
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Island Players catch audiences with ‘The Mousetrap’

Jan 29, 2024 – Jason Schaffer
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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December 19, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Sleigh Bell Social brings big holiday fun to Holmes Beach

Sleigh Bell Social brings holiday fun to Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – There were holiday songs, free food, prizes galore, a 100-foot-long bounce house, police, fire trucks and much more at the Sleigh Bell Social on Dec. 14 at City Field. Previously, the…
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December 19, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Sandbar party big fun for kids

Sandbar party big fun for kids

ANNA MARIA – Chiles Hospitality hosted the 28th Annual Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids Party on Dec. 14 at the Grand Pavilion of the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Ave. Every year, Chiles Hospitali…
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December 18, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Moose Lodge hosts Christmas party

AMI Moose Lodge hosts Christmas party

BRADENTON BEACH – Santa Claus paid a Saturday morning visit to the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge. Joined by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during his Dec. 16 visit, Santa posed for photos and hand…
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December 5, 2023
By SUN contributor
Walking to Bethlehem

Walking to Bethlehem

ANNA MARIA – One of the most anticipated events of the holiday season took to the city’s streets on Sunday evening as dozens of participants came out to Roser Memorial Community Church to take the an…
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December 5, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Sparkling boats draw crowds to Christmas on Bridge Street

Sparkling boats draw crowds to Christmas on Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – Crowds lined the Bradenton Beach Pier early to get the best view of the Fifth Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday. Once the sun went down, a line of boats decked out with flashi…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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