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Farrington secures petition signatures

May 13, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
April 22, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Officials discuss state plan to replace Longboat Pass Bridge

Officials discuss state plan to replace Longboat Pass Bridge

LONGBOAT KEY – Members of the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials (BIEO) discussed the proposed new Longboat Pass Bridge on April 17. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Distri…
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April 22, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Anna Maria Island community remembers philanthropist

Anna Maria Island community remembers philanthropist

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Charles “Chuck” Lester’s legacy of philanthropy and friendship is being remembered on Anna Maria Island following his passing on April 19 at the age of 92. “I have nothing but gr…
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April 15, 2024
By SUN contributor
Locals join hands to fight big government

Locals join hands to fight big government

HOLMES BEACH – A grassroots movement to bring awareness to Florida legislators’ efforts to consolidate or eliminate the three Anna Maria Island cities drew about 300 people to its first event, a peac…
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March 25, 2024
By SUN contributor
Kruse talks beach parking, Island consolidation

Kruse talks beach parking, Island consolidation

HOLMES BEACH – About two dozen people came out on March 20 to meet with Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse, bringing their questions for the candidate, who is seeking re-election in November…
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March 19, 2024
By Leslie Lake
State pursues net camp demolition

State pursues net camp demolition

CORTEZ – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is proceed­ing to have Raymond “Junior” Guthrie remove his net camp from Sarasota Bay just off the Cortez commercial fishing docks…
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March 18, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Ellen Scott celebrated

Ellen Scott celebrated

BRADENTON BEACH – Family and friends joyously celebrated the life and legacy of longtime Braden­ton Beach resident and honorary Privateer Ellen Scott at the Drift In on Saturday, March 16. Ellen pass…
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March 11, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Ellen Scott was a local treasure

Ellen Scott was a local treasure

BRADENTON BEACH – Longtime Bradenton Beach and Pines Trailer Park resident Ellen Scott passed away at her home on Friday, March 1 at the age of 85. Ellen was born in Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 8, 1…
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March 10, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Vacation rental legislation awaits DeSantis’ decision

Vacation rental legislation awaits DeSantis’ decision

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis will decide the fate of proposed vacation rental legislation that seeks to preempt vacation rental regulation to the state. Supported by the Florida Senate and Hous…
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March 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Garden Club named Distinguished Citizens of the Year

Garden Club named Distinguished Citizens of the Year

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Garden Club is the winner of the city’s Distinguished Citizens of the Year award. The club will receive its award during the March 14 city commission meeting that…
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March 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Ferry service now includes Thursdays

Ferry service now includes Thursdays

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Gulf Islands Ferry service that features stops in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and downtown Bradenton now operates on Thursdays too, as of Thursday, Feb. 29. The ferries now ru…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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