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Mike LaPensee leaves a lasting legacy

Jul 8, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
June 4, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Jewfish Key withdraws application to be removed from LBK

LONGBOAT KEY – The Jewfish Key Preservation Association has withdrawn its application to be removed from the jurisdiction of the Town of Longboat Key. Attorney Aaron Thomas of the Najmy Thompson law…
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May 28, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
AME welcomes new principal

AME welcomes new principal

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) Principal Mike Masiello announced his retirement earlier this month, and Willis Elementary School Assistant Principal Katie Fradley has accepted the…
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May 28, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Longboat Key considers joint regulation of mangroves with AMI cities

LONGBOAT KEY – With an eye toward teaming up with the three Anna Maria Island cities to obtain Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) authorization to regulate mangroves, the Longboat…
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May 21, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Tips for a great Memorial Day weekend on AMI

Tips for a great Memorial Day weekend on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – With less than a week until the busy Memorial Day weekend, the Island is bracing for the good and the frustration that comes with major holidays. This year’s busy spring break sea…
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May 20, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Fritz Dahlquist lived a wonderful life

Fritz Dahlquist lived a wonderful life

HOLMES BEACH – Longtime Holmes Beach resident and Nautilus condominium complex manager Fritz Dahlquist passed away after a brief and sudden illness on May 8. He was 70. He’s survived by his wife o…
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May 13, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Candidate qualifying commences soon

Candidate qualifying commences soon

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The candi­date qualifying periods will soon begin for those seeking election or reelection during the 2024 election cycle. Anna Maria provides a two-week qualifying period. Bra…
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May 13, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Farrington secures petition signatures

Farrington secures petition signatures

MANATEE COUNTY – Mana­tee County Supervisor of Elec­tions candidate Scott Farrington has secured enough petition signatures to avoid paying a $10,133 qualifying fee. The one-week qualifying period…
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April 30, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Anna Maria Island Historical Society

Pat Copeland Scholarships awarded

ANNA MARIA – Three students were awarded the 2024 Pat Copeland Scholarships at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society during the April 25 AMI Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange. The schola…
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April 29, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Nobody loves lovebugs but other lovebugs

Nobody loves lovebugs but other lovebugs

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Twice a year the area is invaded by a tiny flying pest known as plecia nearctica, better known to Floridians as the lovebug, and once again, they are back. Car washes love them…
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April 22, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
TDC considers adding third ferry boat

TDC considers adding third ferry boat

BRADENTON – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) discussed the status of the new water ferry service and the possibility of adding a third ferry on April 15. The Gulf Islands Ferry s…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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