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Mystery tour raises money for Ukrainians

Apr 3, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
January 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Garden Club raised more than $10,000 during its annual fundraising fashion show and luncheon on Jan. 19. The fashion show at The Center of Anna Maria Island feat…
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January 23, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Mobile automobile mechanic and handyman Keith Alvarez is known around Anna Maria Island for his mechanical expertise and his willingness to help others. Alvarez, 54, a Bradento…
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December 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Brian Haddix benefit taking place Sunday

Brian Haddix benefit set for Sunday

CORTEZ – A fundraiser will be held for Brian “Hardcore” Haddix at Bunny & Pirates Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 19 from noon until 5 p.m. Haddix, 52, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has…
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December 6, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Holiday fun the old fashioned way

Holiday fun the old fashioned way

ANNA MARIA – It’s worked for nearly two decades, and the 19th Annual Lester Family Fun Day at The Center of Anna Maria Island did not disappoint. Holmes Beach residents Joey and Chuck Lester sponsor…
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November 24, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Captain George’s lifelong journey comes to an end

Captain George’s lifelong journey comes to an end

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island lost a colorful character and a marine-loving soul with the recent passing of George “Captain George” Glaser. After battling numerous non-COVID-related health…
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November 12, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria pays tribute to veterans with parade and ceremony

Anna Maria pays tribute to veterans

ANNA MARIA – The city honored local veterans and their spouses with its Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and a post-parade recognition ceremony. Returning after a one-year absence du…
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October 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Wreaths Across America honors local veterans

Wreaths Across America honors local veterans

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – With the holidays just weeks away, the annual sponsorship drive to support Wreaths Across America is underway, and the local Blue Star Mothers chapter is hard at work looking for…
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October 17, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Privateers mourn the loss of ‘Big John’

Privateers mourn the loss of ‘Big John’ Swager

ANNA MARIA – Beloved Anna Maria Island Privateer John ‘Big John’ Swager, 58, died on Oct. 6 at Blake Medical Center after a month-long battle with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Anyone who had the pleasu…
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September 26, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
The return of red tide may be driving away some tourists

Return of red tide may be driving away tourists

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Red tide hit the Island this year in mid-April. By mid-September, it appeared the worst had subsided. A stroll down Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach or Pine Avenue in Anna Maria w…
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September 5, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Ask for proof of vaccine, get a fine

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Florida is poised to begin enforcing the state law banning vaccine “passports” this month, imposing $5,000 fines on schools, government agencies and businesses that require proof…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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