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Kathy Smart shares Sun Person of the Year honors

Dec 29, 2020 – SUN contributor
November 16, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Island reaches 100 COVID-19 cases

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The number of COVID-19 cases reported on the Island has reached 100. The cases date back to the beginning of the pandemic in March through Monday, Nov. 16, according to the Flo…
November 16, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal of beach renourishment

‘Sacrificial sand’ the primary goal of beach renourishment

Updated Nov. 23, 2020 – ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Before the arrival of Tropical Storm Eta, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker shared his thoughts on the anticipated loss…
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November 12, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
AMI, Manatee County incur minimal damage during Tropical Storm Eta

AMI, Manatee County incur minimal damage during Tropical Storm Eta

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island escaped serious property damage from Tropical Storm Eta, however, a life was lost. On Wednesday evening, longtime local insurance agent Mark Mixon was electrocuted a…
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November 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
County advises AMI to shelter in place or voluntarily evacuate

County advises AMI to shelter in place or voluntarily evacuate

Updated Nov. 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. – ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Tropical Storm Eta approaches, Manatee County public safety officials are recommending that Anna Maria Island residents shelter in place if po…
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November 6, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
First COVID-19 case reported at Anna Maria Elementary

First COVID-19 case reported at Anna Maria Elementary

HOLMES BEACH – One Anna Maria Elementary (AME) School student has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the School District of Manatee County’s Nov. 2 COVID update. It is the first COVID-posi…
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November 3, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach voters support conflicting parking garage amendments

Election results in for Bradenton Beach, Manatee County

BRADENTON BEACH – Voter approval of two conflicting parking garage amendments in the Nov. 3 election means that a prohibition of parking garages will not be added to the city charter. Running unop…
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November 3, 2020
By SUN contributor
The results are in for Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach elects two commissioners

Updated Nov. 8, 2020 – HOLMES BEACH – The city has two commissioners to swear in on Monday, Nov. 16. With four candidates – Commissioner Pat Morton, Commissioner Kim Rash, candidate Jayne Christen…
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October 26, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Details still pending in possible murder-suicide investigation

BRADENTON BEACH – As of today, no additional details have been provided on the possible murder-suicide discovered at 2514 Ave. C in Bradenton Beach on Saturday, Oct. 17. When contacted Monday, lea…
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October 12, 2020
By SUN contributor
Check your ballot status online

Check your ballot status online

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Voters who requested mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election are reporting problems after ballots are sent in and the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office isn’t reaching…
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October 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

City Pier Grill anticipates November opening

ANNA MARIA – Barring any unforeseen circumstances, The City Pier Grill is still on track to open on Friday, Nov. 20. Also featuring a bait shop, The City Pier Grill will be operated by GSM Partner…
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting