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AMI businesses have a new digital reputation to protect

BY MEGAN MARTIN SPECIAL TO THE SUN For generations, Anna Maria Island has built its identity through local character, family-owned businesses, personal recommendations and the kind of word-of-mout…

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June 22, 2026

By Leslie Lake

Seafood Shack property to be used as Cortez Bridge construction staging area

The construction company contracted by FDOT to build the new Cortez Bridge wants to use the former Seafood Shack property as a staging area.

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June 22, 2026

By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager reinstated

Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins has returned to work after being placed on administrative leave while his workplace conduct was investigated.

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June 22, 2026

By Joe Hendricks

County Commission approves $6.18 million for beach renourishment

The Manatee County Commission approved the allocation of $6.18 million in tourist development tax revenues for beach renourishment.

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June 22, 2026

By Joe Hendricks

Judge issues final order in 51st Street beach access dispute

12th Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen has issued his final written order regarding a legal dispute over a long-utilized beach access path in Holmes Beach.

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