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Mar 13, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
February 9, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Consolidation study for AMI cities won’t be pursued

Legislators change direction on consolidation of AMI cities

ANNA MARIA – State legislators say they no longer intend to commission a state-funded feasibility study on the potential consolidation of the three Anna Maria Island cities and their respective city…
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February 7, 2023
By SUN contributor
Merger or dissolution could erase local city regulations

Merger or dissolution could erase local city regulations

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The recent proposal by Manatee County’s state legislative delegation to fund a study to determine the feasibility of combining or eliminating the three Anna Maria Island c…
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February 7, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
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Proposed consolidation study concerns city officials

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners continue to express concerns about legislative actions recently proposed by State Rep. Will Robinson Jr. and other state legislators. On Jan. 12, Robin…
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January 24, 2023
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Fireside chats: Vacation rentals

Our community is changing. That’s a given, but communities are always changing, and change isn’t necessarily a bad thing. When it comes to changing communities, the fire district’s goal is to adapt t…
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January 23, 2023
By SUN contributor
AMI fights back against state representatives

AMI fights back against state representatives

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As state representatives discuss bypassing Holmes Beach codes to build a parking garage and dissolving the three Island cities, locals aren’t taking it lying down. Resi…
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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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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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