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Trolley grants awarded to Island, Cortez non-profits

Jan 28, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
October 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

Manatee County among plaintiffs in suit against state officials

LEON COUNTY – Manatee County is among several municipal plaintiffs filing suit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief from a controversial hurricane recovery-related state law enacted earlier this…
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September 23, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Court ruling allows openly carried guns in public places

Court ruling allows openly carried guns in public places

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A recent court ruling now allows rifles, shotguns, holstered sidearms and other firearms to be openly carried in public throughout Florida, with certain exceptions, prompting wide…
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September 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island candidates qualify for fall election cycle

Island candidates qualify for fall election cycle

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The qualifying period for city commission and mayoral candidates on Anna Maria Island ended on Aug. 29 at noon and there will be only one contested city commission race in the upc…
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September 1, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Island mayors receive OPPAGA study-related letter

Island mayors receive OPPAGA study-related letter

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On Aug. 28, the three Anna Maria Island mayors received an OPPAGA-related letter from State Rep. Will Robinson Jr. (R-Bradenton) and State Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton). Addressed…
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July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local police departments are gearing up for the long holiday weekend with increased presence and reminders to visitors about parking, fireworks and alcohol restrictions. All hand…
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June 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

HOLMES BEACH – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District (WMFR) has prevailed in a lawsuit disputing its ability to assess commercial fees on vacation rentals. Filed last year by Holmes Beach-based C&am…
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May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Natural Resources Director discusses state of beaches

Beach improvement projects coming

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island beach renourishment is scheduled for 2026-27 at federal expense, but Manatee County must pay to stabilize Gulf Drive, install offshore erosion control breakwaters a…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors city clerks

AMI city clerks honored during Professional Municipal Clerks Week

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The annual proclamation of Professional Municipal Clerks Week is a reminder of the important roles city clerks and their staffs play in the operation of a city government. The 56…
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April 8, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Above-average hurricane season predicted

Above-average hurricane season predicted

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As residents continue to recover from 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurric…
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March 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day celebrates historical museum’s recovery

Heritage Day celebrates historical museum’s recovery

ANNA MARIA – The annual Heritage Day Festival took on even greater significance this year because of the storm surge damage that the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum suffered during Hurricane Hele…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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