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AMI’s sewage pipe in good shape, county official says
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AMI’s sewage pipe in good shape, county official says

Aug 10, 2020 – Cindy Lane
June 15, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Brad Lisk’s life celebrated in true Island style

Brad Lisk’s life celebrated in true Island style

HOLMES BEACH – The life and legacy of longtime Island resident and Dcoy Ducks’ bartender Brad Lisk was celebrated Saturday with a boat brigade, an ash spreading ceremony in the Gulf of Mexico and an…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

Short-term vacation rentals reopen for holiday weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island’s short-term vacation rentals were allowed to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend, with some restrictions. On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Ron DeSantis and th…
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May 23, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

Island bar owners, bartenders protest continued closures

BRADENTON – Members of Anna Maria Island’s bar industry joined their peers in protesting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to keep Florida’s bars and nightclubs closed. The Tuesday, May 19 protest took…
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May 23, 2020
By SUN contributor
WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

WMFR commissioners vote on assessment increase

BRADENTON – Property owners in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District will see an increase in their assessment rate when TRIM notices are mailed in the fall. During a May 19 meeting, commissioners…
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May 17, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

DeSantis expands reopening plans, opens door for vacation rentals

JACKSONVILLE – Florida restaurants can increase their indoor seating capacity from 25% to 50% beginning Monday. Retail operations can increase their capacity from 25% to 50% and gyms and fitness c…
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May 11, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start

Reopening weekend gets off to a fast start  

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – A tour of Anna Maria Island on Saturday revealed an Island wasting no time trying to return to normal as the first weekend of the governor’s phase one reopening plan unfolded…
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May 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

Beach reopenings welcomed by most, questioned by some

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Coquina Beach, Cortez Beach and Manatee Beach are open again. By order of the Manatee County Commission, the county beaches and beach parking lots on Anna Maria Island reopened…
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April 30, 2020
By SUN contributor

What to expect on Monday at the beaches

Manatee County officials today announced details to manage crowds amidst several ongoing construction projects on Anna Maria Island ahead of public beaches opening on Monday. “There are multiple c…
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April 28, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

Manatee County beaches reopening Monday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Manatee County’s public beaches will reopen Monday morning. During today’s emergency county commission meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 7-0 in favor of reopening the…
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April 14, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Peace out

“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people all over the world have seen it, thanks to Patricia Filome…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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