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Cortez Bridge construction expected to begin in September 

Jun 15, 2026 – Leslie Lake
May 19, 2026
By SUN contributor

Puppy yoga wraps up AME fundraising season

This year’s Anna Maria Elementary School’s annual gala-related fundraising activities concluded with a sold-out puppy yoga session.
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May 5, 2026
By SUN contributor

“Boston Rick’s” life celebrated

By Tracy Eckert Special to The Sun ANNA MARIA ISLAND – When you think of Boston, you might immediately think of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Tea Party or maybe the TV show, “Cheers.” But if you…
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April 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Arbor Day celebrated with tree plantings

On Friday, April 24, trees were planted in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach in honor of Arbor Day.
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April 28, 2026
By SUN contributor

Rooted in Paradise: Native trees we should all know

The Anna Maria Island Garden Club donated the native trees planted during the Friday, April 24, Arbor Day ceremonies.
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April 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Rubber ducks still available for Lucky Ducky Race for Pace

There’s still time to adopt ducks to race in the 17th annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace taking place along the Bradenton Riverwalk on Saturday, April 11.
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April 7, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Easter Sunrise Service attracts massive and joyous crowd

 HOLMES BEACH – An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people attended the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island’s 61st annual Easter Sunrise Service, according to Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer. …
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March 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Shorebird nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring (Turtle Watch) personnel and volunteers have started conducting beach nesting bird surveys on Anna Maria Island to locate…
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March 17, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

West Manatee Fire Rescue officals address special election results and costs

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – On March 10, voters in the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District (WMFR) rejected the fire district’s request to levy a new millage rate-based property tax on properties located in…
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March 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Voters reject West Manatee Fire and Rescue property tax request

West Manatee Fire and Rescue district voters rejected the fire district’s request to levy a millage rate-based property tax.
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January 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Trolley grants awarded to Island, Cortez non-profits

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce awarded trolley grants to 17 non-profit organizations from Anna Maria Island and Cortez.
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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