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Anna Maria Island gets its name back
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Anna Maria Island gets its name back

Oct 10, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
September 29, 2022
By SUN contributor

Anna Maria Island prepares for Hurricane Ian

SEPT. 29, 10:20 A.M. UPDATE: Holmes Beach police have announced that Anna Maria Island is back open for residents. SEPT. 29, 10 A.M. UPDATE: Manatee County evacuation orders have been lifted and s…
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September 20, 2022
By SUN contributor
BIEO members reject TDC funding change

BIEO members reject TDC funding change

ANNA MARIA – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth hasn’t gained a lot of support from leadership in local barrier island cities for her idea to change how tourist development taxes are distribut…
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September 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi plans detailed

Water taxi plans detailed

MANATEE COUNTY – The county’s chief tourism official briefed county commissioners on Sept. 13 on plans in the works for a water taxi between Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, including new fun…
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September 20, 2022
By Leslie Lake

County, vendors face off on takeover of beach market

BRADENTON BEACH – Manatee County commissioners debated the county’s takeover of the Coquina Beach Market last week as vendors defended ousted organizer Nancy Ambrose. The beach market saga…
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September 13, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Who’s Anna Marie?

Who’s Anna Marie?

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s been 100 years since the first bridge linking Anna Maria Island to the mainland was opened to the public. During that time, the Island has gone through a lot of changes, but…
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September 13, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
New COVID-19 vaccine available on the Island

New COVID-19 vaccine available on the Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The new COVID-19 booster vaccines aimed at fighting the omicron subvariants hit local pharmacies late last week after final approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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September 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Officers remind drivers of LSV safety rules

Officers remind drivers of LSV safety rules

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As more visitors come to Anna Maria Island, many are realizing that renting a golf cart-style low-speed vehicle can be a fun and effective way to get around. For residents and vis…
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September 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Summer’s unofficial end comes quietly

Summer’s unofficial end comes quietly

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The official number of visitors to the Island won’t be available for a few days, but this Labor Day weekend appeared to be a more subdued event than last year, when the post-COVID…
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August 25, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AMI officials seek change in tourist tax spending

AMI officials seek change in tourist tax spending

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County tourist taxes are required to be used primarily to promote tourism and tourism-related projects, but some local officials, including Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, wa…
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August 22, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria loses business, community icon

Anna Maria loses business, community icon

ANNA MARIA – Businessman and resident Mike Coleman passed away shortly before midnight on Aug. 14. He was 74. “Micheal died at home on our 39th wedding anniversary. He was my best friend and the b…
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April 9, 2025
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