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Jul 11, 2023 – Leslie Lake
June 26, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Parking at a premium for holiday weekend

Parking at a premium for holiday weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As America makes its 247th successful trip around the sun, many people are expected to celebrate the nation’s birthday on the Island’s white sand beaches. With July Fourth comi…
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June 26, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Department of Health issues a no-swim advisory for causeway beach

Department of Health issues a no-swim advisory for causeway beach

BRADENTON – Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) has issued a no-swim advisory for the beach on the south side of the Palma Sola Causeway along Manatee Avenue. “A no-swim a…
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June 26, 2023
By SUN contributor
Continued water disruptions expected on AMI

Continued water disruptions expected on AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Customers can expect periodic continued disruptions to water services as contractors continue to work to replace a part of a water main after the aging pipe fell off the Anna Mari…
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June 19, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Pat Copeland, an Island treasure

Pat Copeland, an Island treasure

ANNA MARIA – Beloved Anna Maria resident, newspaper reporter and Island historian Pat Copeland passed away on Tues­day, June 13, at the age of 76. She passed away at Manatee Memorial Hospital in B…
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June 19, 2023
By Sun staff
Sun staff remembers Pat Copeland

Sun staff remembers Pat Copeland

The Sun staff is remembering Pat Copeland fondly after the news of her passing last week. Pat was the first reporter hired to staff the Anna Maria Island Sun. Publisher Mike Field remembers hiring…
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June 5, 2023
By SUN contributor
Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane season is officially underway. This year’s June 1 start was heralded with the arrival of Tropical Depression Two, which formed into Tropical Storm Arlene the next day…
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May 22, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – It’s almost here – the unofficial start of the summer season, when large crowds visit the Island to soak up the sun and play in the sand. Unlike the busy winter/spring season whe…
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April 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
WMFR planning annual vacation rental inspections

WMFR planning annual vacation rental inspections

BRADENTON BEACH –The West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR) district has informed city officials about its plan to conduct annual safety inspections of short-term vacation rentals. WMFR Fire Marshal Rodn…
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April 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Opposition to vacation rental legislation continues

Opposition to vacation rental legislation continues

ANNA MARIA – City officials continue to lead the opposition to proposed state legislation that would curtail local governments’ ability to regulate short-term vacation rentals. Senate Bill 714 and…
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April 10, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Abandoned boat at Robinson Preserve

Abandoned boat at Robinson Preserve

BRADENTON – Adding to the many abandoned boats littering local waters is a cabin cruiser that has run aground at Robinson Preserve. A local resident who asked not to be identified contacted The Su…
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