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Small hands, big skills: Fun ways to build fine motor skills at home

Sep 27, 2026 – SUN contributor
June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

County Commission approves $6.18 million for beach renourishment 

The Manatee County Commission approved the allocation of $6.18 million in tourist development tax revenues for beach renourishment.
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June 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Cortez Bridge construction expected to begin in September 

CORTEZ – The long-awaited construction of the new Cortez Bridge is anticipated to start near the beginning of September, according to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) spokesperson Ethan Pu…
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

AMI friends say farewell to Joey Lester

The Island lost a dear friend with the recent passing of JoAnn “Joey” Lester. 
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June 10, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Hearing held for Stewart, Warren-Kaleta, StayTerra motion to dismiss 

A motion to dismiss hearing for the StayTerra/Stewart/Warren-Kaleta lawsuit was conducted by Judge Charles Sniffen.
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June 2, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Driver towing boat cited for Memorial Day accident

The driver towing a boat that was struck on Memorial Day morning by another vehicle on Manatee Avenue was determined by police to be at fault for the accident. 
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May 27, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Before the call comes in: Designate a ‘Water Watcher’

West Manatee Fire Rescue recommends designating a water watcher to monitor children’s swimming activities at pools and beaches.
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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 9, 2025
11:45 am

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