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Community events planned to help local business

Jun 12, 2018 – SUN contributor
March 27, 2018
By SUN contributor
Pipeline project

Pipeline work slowing Gulf Drive traffic

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Construction work that is slowing traffic on Gulf Drive is due to the first phase of the Anna Maria Island Force Main 5 replacement project between 28th Street in Holmes Beach and…
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March 20, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria Island traffic

Traffic woes plague Island drivers

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Everyone who’s driven on the Island during winter season months knows that a little extra time and a lot of patience are needed to deal with traffic delays. The Florida Departm…
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March 13, 2018
By Tom Vaught
Easter sunrise service

Easter sunrise service set at beach

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will sponsor the 54th annual Easter sunrise service at Manatee County Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, starting at 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April…
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March 6, 2018
By SUN contributor

Recycling woes plague Island city

HOLMES BEACH – Recycling is one way people can feel like they’re doing their part to help save the Earth. Unfortunately, some of the things that are put in the recycling bin end up in the landfill…
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March 6, 2018
By Cindy Lane
ultralight

Low plane flights cause buzz on Island

Updated March 8, 2018 – Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer reports that after the publication of this story, the pilot, Hans Brown, agreed to comply with FAA regulations requiring him to fly “1,0…
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March 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
West Manatee Fire Rescue Administration Building

WMFR commissioners seek legislative change

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners didn’t get quite what they bargained for when Attorney Jim Dye appeared before them to discuss the district’s practice of offering exemptions to ass…
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January 2, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Marine Rescue

Marine Rescue #1 in state

The Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association has awarded its most prestigious award, Beach Patrol of the Year, to the Manatee County Marine Rescue Division. The award goes to the best agency in the…
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November 28, 2017
By Joe Hendricks
Chuck Webb suspension

Webb facing Florida Bar suspension

HOLMES BEACH – Attorney Charles “Chuck” Webb is facing a 60-day suspension from his ability to practice law in Florida. On Oct. 10, Webb entered a conditional guilty plea for consent judgment with…
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October 28, 2017
By Tom Vaught

Canine costume contest cute, cuddly

Spirited dogs – and their owners – dressed to the teeth for the 14th Annual Anna Maria Island Sun Canine Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, Oct. 28. Twenty-five pooches entered the contest, ra…
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October 24, 2017
By SUN contributor
Jean Peelen

BIEO members begin fight for home rule

ANNA MARIA – The Island’s elected officials are beginning preparations for a Legislative fight. During the Barrier Island Elected Officials October meeting, members discussed priorities for the up…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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