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Jan 9, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
December 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bright Holiday Lights contestants spread holiday cheer

Bright Holiday Lights contestants spread holiday cheer

ANNA MARIA – Carol and Larry Craft and the Anna Maria General Store have retained their previous rank as winners of the city’s 3rd Annual Bright Holiday Lights decorating contest. The winners were…
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December 5, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Cedar Avenue plant removals questioned and explained

Cedar Avenue plant removals questioned

ANNA MARIA – The plants and landscaping recently removed near the Cedar Avenue beach access will be replaced by new native plants and landscaping. On Saturday, Nov. 27, Anna Maria resident Dennis…
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December 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
AMI Chamber tree lighting a holiday highlight

Chamber tree lighting a holiday highlight

HOLMES BEACH – The weather was perfect on Friday evening, and people seized the opportunity to gather at the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce to light the Christmas tree, mingle with friends, si…
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December 3, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

Island resident seriously injured in golf cart/auto crash

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria resident Jana Samuels was seriously injured late Monday morning in a head-on crash involving a car and the golf cart she was driving. The crash occurred on Monday, Nov. 2…
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November 29, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Cortez post office gets new lease on life

Cortez post office gets new lease on life

CORTEZ – Just in time for the Christmas mailing rush, the fishing village of Cortez is receiving an early holiday gift – its post office will remain open for another five years. The post office, a…
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November 28, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Piney Point deep well injection permit on fast track

PALMETTO – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) intends to approve a permit for Manatee County’s plan to inject industrial wastewater from Piney Point into an underground well, a…
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November 14, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

Commissioners talk building recertification regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Building Official Neal Schwartz is working with Holmes Beach commissioners to develop a recertification program for large buildings to identify structural issues before they become a s…
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November 12, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria pays tribute to veterans with parade and ceremony

Anna Maria pays tribute to veterans

ANNA MARIA – The city honored local veterans and their spouses with its Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and a post-parade recognition ceremony. Returning after a one-year absence du…
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November 2, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach mayors race

Chappie re-elected mayor, term limits remain in place

BRADENTON BEACH – Voters have re-elected John Chappie as the city’s mayor. Chappie will serve a third consecutive term as mayor and his sixth overall. Running unopposed, incumbent city commissione…
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November 2, 2021
By SUN contributor
And the winners are…

And the winners are…

HOLMES BEACH – After months of campaigning, the 2021 election results are in and Anna Maria Island’s biggest city has three commissioners to swear in later this month. The night’s big winners are…
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