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Anna Maria hosts parking study meeting

Sep 8, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria’s proposed paid parking raises many questions 

The proposed parking program will be discussed at The Center on Monday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m.
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August 18, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria revising beach cabana rental regulations

Anna Maria’s previously enacted beach cabana rental regulations are undergoing significant revisions.
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August 18, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria parking study recommends permit and paid parking

ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners are considering implementing a citywide parking plan in March that could potentially include 1,119 paid parking spaces located throughout the city. The s…
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August 12, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Major revisions to Anna Maria cabana rental regulations to be discussed Thursday

Major revisions to Anna Maria’s cabana rental regulations will be discussed Thursday morning.
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August 11, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria mayor provides hurricane recovery recap 

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is currently facing a $2.3 million hurricane recovery reimbursement deficit, and Mayor Mark Short and city staff are applying lessons learned from the 2024 hurrica…
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August 11, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria commission discusses citywide expenses

ANNA MARIA – The mayor and city commissioners held another budget preparation workshop on Thursday, Aug. 6, and the workshop focused on citywide expenses not assigned to a single department. City…
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August 3, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria budget discussions continue

The budget discussions continue in Anna Maria as the September budget adoption deadline draws closer.
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July 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria officials divided on millage increase 

ANNA MARIA – Commissioner Charlie Salem said he will not support a property tax-related millage increase sought by commissioners Chris Arendt and John Lynch for the new 2026-27 fiscal year that begin…
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July 21, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Commission begins budget discussions

The mayor and city commissioners kicked off their multi-meeting budget adoption process with a budget workshop on Thursday, July 16.
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July 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Driveway configuration prompts drainage debate

The construction of a new home at 242 Lakeview Drive in Anna Maria has resulted in some residents questioning the homebuilders’ compliance with city code regarding lot coverage and stormwater retenti…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting