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Island Players kick off the new year with ‘Mousetrap’

Jan 9, 2024 – Jason Schaffer
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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November 28, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade

Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade

BRADENTON BEACH – The fifth annual Christmas on Bridge Street on Saturday, Dec. 2 will include a holiday boat parade, live music and family-friendly activities. Beginning at 3 p.m., the Strolling Cr…
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November 21, 2023
By Monica Simpson
The Center celebrates 65 years of community

The Center celebrates 65 years of community

ANNA MARIA – Under a clear moonlit sky, Anna Maria Island neighbors came together for a celebra­tion of service and community with The Center of Anna Maria Island’s Executive Director Chris Culhane…
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November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria celebrates Thanks-Living

Anna Maria celebrates Thanks-Living

ANNA MARIA – Residents and visi­tors gathered under the City Pier Park shade sail on Sunday afternoon and evening to celebrate Thanks-Living. Graced by perfect weather, ap­proximately 50 people at…
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November 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Garden Club Plant Sale draws crowd

Garden Club Plant Sale draws crowd

ANNA MARIA – From the serious gardening enthusiast to the casual plant admirer, this year’s annual Anna Maria Island Garden Club Plant Sale on Nov. 17 had some­thing for everyone. Each year, the G…
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November 20, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas tree lights up Bridge Street

Christmas tree lights up Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – The Christmas season officially began on Bridge Street with the Nov. 18 lighting of the city Christmas tree. Prior to the event, the Magic of Manatee chapter of the Sweet Adeline…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Stone Crab Festival draws crowd to Cortez

Stone Crab Festival draws crowd to Cortez

CORTEZ – The stone crab harvest season was celebrated under sunny skies at the two-day 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival. Held on Nov. 11-12 at the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar park…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas tree lighting to spark holiday season

Christmas tree lighting to spark holiday season

BRADENTON BEACH – The Christmas season will be sparked with the illumination of more than 20,000 lights on a 42’ Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Light Up Bridge Street family event from 5…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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