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Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 turtle nests

Jul 24, 2026 – Leslie Lake
July 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

StayTerra files amended lawsuit complaints

BRADENTON – StayTerra Vacations has amended the lawsuit complaints originally filed in late 2025 and recently dismissed by Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen on June 18. The original and amended…
July 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Driveway configuration prompts drainage debate

The construction of a new home at 242 Lakeview Drive in Anna Maria has resulted in some residents questioning the homebuilders’ compliance with city code regarding lot coverage and stormwater retenti…
July 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

FISH board discusses Seafood Shack property plans 

Discussions about the future of Cortez were at the forefront of the July 6 Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage (FISH) meeting, with non-board members also participating.
May 29, 2026
By Leslie Lake
April 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Manatee County might fund Tingley Library repairs 

Supporters of the Tingley Memorial Library received some hopeful news regarding potential financial assistance from Manatee County.
April 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

10th Street beach groin closed for tripping hazard

The pier-like beach groin in Bradenton Beach near the 10th Street South beach access point is temporarily closed. 
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee Belle joins the Gulf Islands Ferry fleet 

The Gulf Islands Ferry service’s new and larger $3 million Manatee Belle ferry boat is now in service between Bradenton and Bradenton Beach.
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building

Businessman Jake Spooner now has the city-issued demolition permit needed to demolish the former Wells Fargo bank building in Holmes Beach.
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April 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park homeowner receives notice of abandonment

The Pines Trailer Park mobile home that Rob Bolash has owned for 22 years remains furnished and occupied, and he continues to mail his monthly lot rent checks. Yet, he was recently served with a “Not…
April 14, 2026
By Sun staff

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

The votes have been cast and the results are in for the Anna Maria Island Sun’s 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards and here are the final results. Congratulations to the 2026 winners and thanks t…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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