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Dec 2, 2024 – Leslie Lake
October 25, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Manatee Beach open, county working to restore all Island beaches

HOLMES BEACH – With dozens of beachgoers soaking up the sun at Manatee Beach as the backdrop to a Manatee County press conference, county officials announced the progress in reopening all of Anna Mar…
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October 23, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Volunteer hurricane cleanup available

Volunteer help available for Island cleanup efforts

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Volunteers are needed to help with painting and cleanup on the Island following the recent back-to-back hurricanes, and from now until Nov. 3 residents may request needed voluntee…
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September 30, 2024
By SUN contributor

Recovering after Hurricane Helene

The days following a disaster are critical in storm recovery. It’s important that while you’re working to clean up that you also take advantage of community resources. The Better Business Bureau rec…
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September 30, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Residents urged to take precautions when returning to Island

Residents urged to take precautions when returning to Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As residents and business owners return to the Island, officials remind them to be mindful of inherent hazards following a flooding storm. The Holmes Beach building official’s of…
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September 28, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Stewart Elementary to host AME students

Stewart Elementary to host AME students

BRADENTON – Stewart Elementary School, 7905 15th Ave. N.W., has opened its doors to Anna Maria Elementary (AME) students temporarily beginning on Monday, Sept. 30. In a Saturday afternoon email to…
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September 28, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Hurricane recovery underway on Anna Maria Island

Hurricane recovery underway on Anna Maria Island

BRADENTON BEACH – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the recovery and restoration efforts on Anna Maria Island have begun. On Friday, return access to the Island was limited to first responders…
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September 27, 2024
By Joe Hendricks

Hurricane Helene hits Anna Maria Island

BRADENTON BEACH – The morning after Hurricane Helene, Gulf Drive is buried below at least a few feet of sand, with sinkholes and buckled pavement. Some homes and businesses sustained structural da…
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August 31, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Teen shot, killed near causeway Saturday

BRADENTON – The Bradenton Police Department (BPD) and the Manatee County Homicide Task Force are investigating the shooting death of a teenager near the Palma Sola Causeway early Saturday morning…
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August 19, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Brian Blaine lived, loved until the end

Brian Blaine lived, loved until the end

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Former City Pier bait shop bartender Brian Blaine passed away on Aug. 4 at the age of 51. The Bradenton resident is survived by his significant other of nearly four years, Jill…
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August 5, 2024
By Sun staff
Hurricane Debby leaves AMI soaked

Hurricane Debby leaves AMI soaked

Hurricane Debby passed over Anna Maria Island on Sunday as a tropical storm, strengthening to a Category 1 hurricane by late evening and making landfall on Monday morning in north Florida, while stil…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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