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Mayor addresses City Pier inspection costs
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Mayor addresses City Pier inspection costs

Mar 31, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
March 3, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
DeSantis’ DOGE task force may impact Island governments

DeSantis’ DOGE task force may impact Island governments

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Island cities could be affected by the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force that Gov. Ron DeSantis created by executive order on Feb. 24. A press relea…
March 3, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Key Royale Drive parking restriction proposed

Key Royale Drive parking restriction proposed

HOLMES BEACH – Parking along Key Royale Drive between Marina Drive and the bridge may soon be restricted to the north side of the street. Holmes Beach city commissioners discussed the proposed parki…
March 3, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Steve Oelfke joins Holmes Beach Commission

Steve Oelfke joins Holmes Beach Commission

HOLMES BEACH – Former city commission candidate and planning commissioner Steve Oelfke has been appointed to fill the remainder of Pat Morton’s two-year term that expires in November. After 22 years…
March 3, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
County exploring Anna Maria ferry landing options

County exploring Anna Maria ferry landing options

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County officials are developing scenarios to install a permanent, county-funded landing between the Anna Maria City Pier and the Lake La Vista jetty for the Gulf Islands Ferry…
February 3, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Darcie Duncan awarded Super Bowl tickets

Darcie Duncan awarded Super Bowl tickets

ANNA MARIA – Duncan Real Estate owner Darcie Duncan’s hard work and good deeds have earned her two tickets to the Super Bowl. Featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Phila­delphia Eagles, Super Bow…
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January 31, 2025
By Leslie Lake

Commissioners discuss restructuring building department

BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission conducted a work meeting on Jan. 28 to focus on restructuring the building department and the challenges the city faces in finding a permanent replacement for re…
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January 29, 2025
By Leslie Lake
County staff inspects Annie's Bait and Tackle

County staff inspects Annie’s Bait and Tackle

CORTEZ – Just one day after the Manatee County Board of Commissioners’ Jan. 28 vote to direct staff to explore ways to bring the hurricane-damaged Annie’s Bait and Tackle up to code, a contingent of…
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January 29, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Diggins, DeRusso join Tourist Development Council

Diggins, DeRusso join Tourist Development Council

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island once again has an elected city official serving on the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). The last elected Island official to sit on the TDC was for…
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January 29, 2025
By Leslie Lake

County to review Annie’s rebuild

BRADENTON – Following a strong showing of public support for the continued existence of Annie’s Bait and Tackle at a Jan. 28 Manatee County Commission meeting, coupled with the insistence of County C…
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January 27, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Gloria Dei church closes, property to be sold

Gloria Dei church closes, property to be sold

HOLMES BEACH – Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has closed and city officials hope to purchase the building and property if financially feasible. On Jan. 18, the church hosted a Holy Closure service as it…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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