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Consolidation study for AMI cities won’t be pursued
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Legislators change direction on consolidation of AMI cities

Feb 9, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
January 17, 2023
By SUN contributor
State representatives suggest eliminating Island cities

State representatives suggest eliminating Island cities

MANATEE COUNTY – Members of the local state legislative delegation are making plans to permanently change the face of Anna Maria Island, beginning with a parking garage and potentially ending…
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January 17, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Suzi Fox honored at celebration of life

Suzi Fox honored at celebration of life

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – At the celebration of Suzi Fox’s life, local dignitaries, family and friends painted a picture of a dedicated advocate for Island turtles, a fun-loving and funny friend, a…
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January 10, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Deputy helps save Sergeant’s life

Deputy helps save sergeant’s life

ANNA MARIA – Sgt. Brett Getman is recovering from a heart attack he suffered while on duty on Dec. 19 and he credits Deputy Jared Leggett and others for saving his life. Getman has led the…
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November 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Island loses a beloved Renaissance man

Anna Maria Island loses a beloved Renaissance man

HOLMES BEACH – Resident Dr. André Renard passed away on Nov. 22 at the age of 82. Renard, a plastic surgeon, was married to former Manatee County Commissioner and former Holmes Beach Mayo…
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November 24, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Help victims of Hurricane Ian

Help victims of Hurricane Ian

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Though the Island didn’t suffer major damage due to Hurricane Ian, some of its southern neighbors weren’t so lucky. While many want to help victims of the storm in Fort…
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November 14, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honors veterans and military spouses

Anna Maria honors veterans, military spouses

ANNA MARIA – The city’s seventh annual Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and post-parade recognition ceremony honored military veterans and their spouses on Friday. The parade…
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October 31, 2022
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Fireside Chats: Chatting about our annual open house

In 1871, from October 8th through the 10th the city of Chicago was ravaged by a fire that destroyed 3.3 square miles. For perspective, the whole of Anna Maria Island is 3.96 square miles. When the gr…
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October 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Police searching for driver after 100 mph beach pursuit

Police searching for driver after 100 mph beach pursuit

BRADENTON BEACH – Despite multiple police departments, a helicopter and a K9 unit, a suspect remains at large after a high-speed pursuit on Oct. 15 ended with an SUV crashing into the Gulf of…
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October 10, 2022
By Leslie Lake

Local fishermen help those devastated by Ian

CORTEZ – The local commercial fishing community has mobilized to help their southern counterparts following the devastation from Hurricane Ian. The Organized Fisherman of Florida (OFF) Cortez chap…
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October 10, 2022
By SUN contributor

New fiscal year off and running at The Center

ANNA MARIA – Anyone who’s been to The Center of Anna Maria Island recently has probably noticed a flurry of construction work. The nonprofit is in the midst of a number of capital improvements, in…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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