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The Island’s most recognizable sign turns 21
Anna Maria Island, Community News, Holmes Beach

The Island’s most recognizable sign turns 21

Aug 8, 2022 – SUN contributor
June 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Brian Haddix remembered…

Brian Haddix remembered

BRADENTON – Longtime Anna Maria Island resident Brian Haddix passed away at Tidewell Hospice on June 21. Brian was 52 years old when he passed. That day, Brian’s son, Elijah, shared the news of hi…
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June 28, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Water ban reversed for July Fourth parade

Water ban reversed for July Fourth parade

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After issuing a statement earlier this month about prohibiting the use of water during their annual July Fourth parade, The Anna Maria Island Privateers have reached a truce with…
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June 12, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
COVID-19 on the rise in Manatee County

COVID-19 rising in Manatee County

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – While life has returned nearly to normal on the Island more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still catching the virus with cases on the rise. The current c…
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June 5, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Holiday parking woes continue

Holiday parking woes continue

BRADENTON BEACH – Parking issues that caused police to write hundreds of tickets on Mother’s Day spilled over into Memorial Day weekend, police say. Coquina Beach was chaos on the Sunday before Memo…
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May 22, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Memorial Day weekend parking won’t be without peril

Memorial Day weekend parking won’t be without peril

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – With Memorial Day weekend just days away, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are preparing for what could be record-breaking crowds. While a number of visitors will f…
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April 3, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Mystery tour raises money for Ukrainians

Mystery tour raises money for Ukrainians

LONGBOAT KEY – Women from the Cedars Tennis Resort & Club embarked on a mystery tour aboard the Anna Maria Island Privateer’s parade vessel, the Skullywag, on April Fools’ Day, but they had a ser…
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March 28, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
It’s spring break on the Island

It’s spring break on the Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Every year at this time, thousands of high school and college students come to the Island to get away, trading tests and quizzes for sunshine and sand. Some come with their famili…
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March 21, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Garden Club hosts Paradise Found flower show

AMI Garden Club hosts ‘Paradise Found’ flower show

ANNA MARIA – This year’s Anna Maria Island Garden Club flower show was considered to be the club’s biggest and best show yet. Featuring flower and plant arrangements designed by garden club member…
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March 21, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s past

Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s past

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosted another successful Heritage Day celebration. The annual festival was held on the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum grounds on March 1…
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February 28, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Good Samaritan helps newlyweds find lost ring

Good Samaritan helps newlyweds find lost ring

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Every week, excited couples make the trip to Anna Maria Island for their dream wedding in paradise. This was the case for Rochelle Lewis, who was thrilled to make Beer Can Island…
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