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State restricts local land use regulations
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State restricts local land use regulations

Jul 3, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
June 19, 2023
By Sun staff
Sun staff remembers Pat Copeland

Sun staff remembers Pat Copeland

The Sun staff is remembering Pat Copeland fondly after the news of her passing last week. Pat was the first reporter hired to staff the Anna Maria Island Sun. Publisher Mike Field remembers hiring…
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June 5, 2023
By SUN contributor
Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane season is officially underway. This year’s June 1 start was heralded with the arrival of Tropical Depression Two, which formed into Tropical Storm Arlene the next day…
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May 22, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s almost here – the unofficial start of the summer season, when large crowds visit the Island to soak up the sun and play in the sand. Unlike the busy winter/spring season whe…
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April 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR planning annual vacation rental inspections

WMFR planning annual vacation rental inspections

BRADENTON BEACH –The West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) district has informed city officials about its plan to conduct annual safety inspections of short-term vacation rentals. WMFR Fire Marshal Rodn…
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April 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Opposition to vacation rental legislation continues

Opposition to vacation rental legislation continues

ANNA MARIA – City officials continue to lead the opposition to proposed state legislation that would curtail local governments’ ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals. Senate Bill 714 and…
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April 10, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Abandoned boat at Robinson Preserve

Abandoned boat at Robinson Preserve

BRADENTON – Adding to the many abandoned boats littering local waters is a cabin cruiser that has run aground at Robinson Preserve. A local resident who asked not to be identified contacted The Su…
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April 4, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Proposed legislation could impact AMI condo owners

Proposed legislation could impact AMI condo owners

TALLAHASSEE – Two bills currently working their way through the Florida Legislature could significantly impact condominium associations and condominium owners on Anna Maria Island and throughout the…
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March 27, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City officials to discuss noise ordinance lawsuits

Vacation rental legislation moving forward

ANNA MARIA – City Attorney Becky Vose has requested separate shade meetings to discuss separate lawsuits pertaining to repeat noise ordinance violations at two vacation rental properties…
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March 27, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Ellen Scott deemed honorary Privateer

Ellen Scott deemed honorary Privateer

BRADENTON BEACH – Ellen Scott is now an honorary member of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. The Privateers surprised Scott with the honor during a March 15 fundraiser at the Drift In. The Priva…
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March 21, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Privateers hold raffle for The Skullywag

Privateers hold raffle for The Skullywag

BRADENTON BEACH – Just about anyone who’s been on Anna Maria Island during a holiday parade or large community event has seen The Skullywag, the road-going pirate ship that almost always has…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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