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County Marine Unit supervisor retiring
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County Marine Unit supervisor retiring

Oct 15, 2025 – Joe Hendricks
July 1, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local police departments are gearing up for the long holiday weekend with increased presence and reminders to visitors about parking, fireworks and alcohol restrictions. All hand…
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June 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

WMFR prevails in vacation rental lawsuit

HOLMES BEACH – The West Manatee Fire Rescue District (WMFR) has prevailed in a lawsuit disputing its ability to assess commercial fees on vacation rentals. Filed last year by Holmes Beach-based C&am…
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May 12, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Natural Resources Director discusses state of beaches

Beach improvement projects coming

MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island beach renourishment is scheduled for 2026-27 at federal expense, but Manatee County must pay to stabilize Gulf Drive, install offshore erosion control breakwaters a…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors city clerks

AMI city clerks honored during Professional Municipal Clerks Week

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The annual proclamation of Professional Municipal Clerks Week is a reminder of the important roles city clerks and their staffs play in the operation of a city government. The 56…
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April 8, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Above-average hurricane season predicted

Above-average hurricane season predicted

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As residents continue to recover from 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting an above-average 2025 Atlantic hurric…
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March 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day celebrates historical museum’s recovery

Heritage Day celebrates historical museum’s recovery

ANNA MARIA – The annual Heritage Day Festival took on even greater significance this year because of the storm surge damage that the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum suffered during Hurricane Hele…
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March 19, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
E-bikes regulated like bicycles

E-bikes regulated like bicycles

Updated: 3/20/25 at 10:49 a.m. HOLMES BEACH – When discussing development-related transportation requirements dur­ing the March 13 city commission work session, Commissioner Dan Diggins asked if ele…
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March 19, 2025
By Sun staff
Detours, road closures continue

Detours, road closures continue

CORTEZ – The Cortez Bridge utility relocation project will necessitate detours and closures to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, according to an update from Manatee County officials. East of the…
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February 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Greg Ross’s life celebrated

Greg Ross’s life celebrated

ANNA MARIA – Community members filled The Center of Anna Maria Island gymnasium on Feb. 22 to celebrate the life of Ross Built Custom Homes founder Greg Ross. Greg, 59, passed away unexpectedly at h…
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February 15, 2025
By Joe Hendricks

Roque Pastorius remembered

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Former Monkey Bus owner/operator Roque Pastorius, 61, passed away during the early morning hours on Jan. 30. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Kathy, their adult dau…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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