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Residents urged to take precautions when returning to Island
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Residents urged to take precautions when returning to Island

Sep 30, 2024 – Leslie Lake
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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August 5, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AME, new principal preparing for first day of school

AME, new principal preparing for first day of school

HOLMES BEACH – As children stock up on supplies and pick out their perfect outfits for the first day of school, Anna Maria Elementary School staff, including the new incoming principal, Katie Fradley…
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August 5, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Lock cars, secure guns

Lock cars, secure guns

MANATEE COUNTY – There’s a new problem in Manatee County, and it has nothing to do with oppressive heat or storm threats. According to government officials from all three Island cities, as well as co…
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July 16, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mike LaPensee celebrated

Mike LaPensee celebrated

HOLMES BEACH – Mike LaPensee’s life was joyously celebrated at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach on Sunday, July 14. Mike passed away on June 22 at the age of 79. Standing near a table filled wi…
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July 15, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
AMI community ‘rises up’ for River

AMI community ‘rises up’ for River

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island commu­nity is coming out in sup­port of Mackenzie Morgan, Jonathan Anasis, their 3 1/2-month-old son, River Anasis, and their young daughter, Vayda Anasis. On Ju…
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July 8, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Mike LaPensee leaves a lasting legacy

Mike LaPensee leaves a lasting legacy

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air co-founder, LaPensee family patriarch and beloved community member Mike LaPensee passed away on June 22. He was 79. A celebration of life will…
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July 1, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

AMI prepares for another crowded, extended holiday

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As Americans wish the United States a happy 248th birthday, many people will choose to celebrate on the Island, hitting the beaches, shops, restaurants and bars with enthusiastic…
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June 25, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Privateers award annual scholarships

Privateers award annual scholarships

BRADENTON – The Anna Maria Island Privateers awarded 14 scholarships at LECOM Park before the June 21 Bradenton Marauders baseball game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers. The Privateers, a 501(c)(3…
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June 19, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC recommends $75,000 for ferry marketing

TDC recommends $75,000 for ferry marketing

ANNA MARIA – During the Manatee County Tourist Development Council’s (TDC) June 10 meeting at The Center of Anna Maria Island, TDC members supported more marketing efforts for the Gulf Island Ferry…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting