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AMI on the Fourth of July: Here’s your checklist

Jun 28, 2021 – Jason Schaffer
June 13, 2021
By SUN contributor
Tensions mount in city-county parking debate

Tensions mount in city-county parking debate

MANATEE COUNTY – The battle between some Manatee County commissioners and city leadership in Holmes Beach continues to rage on after hopes of a cease-fire were diminished earlier in the week. At t…
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June 13, 2021
By SUN contributor
County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request

County commissioners refuse Holmes Beach funding request

MANATEE COUNTY – Holmes Beach city leaders weren’t very surprised but they were disappointed when Manatee County commissioners shot down a funding request recently. During a June 8 county commissi…
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June 5, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Good news: Least terns nesting on AMI

Good news: Least terns nesting on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s been a long time, longer than Suzi Fox can remember, since least terns nested on the Island’s Gulf beaches. “I’m very excited,” said Fox, director of Anna Maria Island…
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June 5, 2021
By Cindy Lane

State terminates daily COVID-19 updates

The Florida Department of Health has announced that it will no longer update its online COVID-19 dashboard, which tracked the number of daily cases and deaths in the state by county and zip code…
June 5, 2021
By SUN contributor
Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

Parking rift between city, county widens over Memorial Day

HOLMES BEACH – Memorial Day weekend brought thousands of people to Anna Maria Island to celebrate the holiday weekend, exacerbating the disagreement between Manatee County commissioners and Holmes Be…
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May 31, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Memorial Day Salute honors those who served

Memorial Day Salute honors sacrifices made

ANNA MARIA – Military veterans and their spouses and significant others were honored this morning during the city of Anna Maria’s Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute. Canceled last year due to…
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May 30, 2021
By SUN contributor
Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

Memorial Day weekend parking sparks drama in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The ongoing saga of beach parking in the biggest city on Anna Maria Island is hitting a fever pitch over the busy Memorial Day weekend. In a bid to gain more parking for Manatee Cou…
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May 24, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Record crowds predicted for Memorial Day

BRADENTON BEACH – With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, flights back to 100% capacity, people vaccinated and school coming to an end, Anna Maria Island could potentially see a record number of vis…
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May 24, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Mats of algae clog marina, affect business

Mats of algae clog marina, affect business

TAMPA BAY – When the thick, slimy algae known as lyngbya gets into a boat motor, the fishing trip, dolphin tour, or sunset cruise is over. A local tour boat operator fears it may not only stifle b…
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May 23, 2021
By Cindy Lane

Red tide advisory issued

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County has issued a red tide advisory for Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Low levels of red tide persist in Manatee County, and…

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