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Anna Maria budget discussions continue

Aug 3, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
June 22, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager reinstated 

Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins has returned to work after being placed on administrative leave while his workplace conduct was investigated.
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June 16, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City Pier lease awarded to GSM Partners

Brian Seymour, Ben Sato and Jason Sato have been awarded the lease for both Anna Maria City Pier buildings.
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June 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Commission approves Waste Pro agreement

Effective July 1, Waste Pro will replace Waste Management as the city of Anna Maria’s collector of trash, recycling and yard waste.
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June 10, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria code enforcement manager placed on administrative leave

ANNA MARIA – Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins was recently placed on paid administrative leave and an investigation was initiated regarding his alleged workplace behavior.  Collins was na…
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June 2, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sea oats planted along Anna Maria shoreline

ANNA MARIA – On Saturday, May 23, volunteers planted 4,000 sea oats along the Gulf shoreline in Anna Maria.  Anna Maria Public Works Manager Dean Jones mentioned the planting project while pr…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City investigated treasurer’s credit card expenditures 

ANNA MARIA – Public records obtained from the city clerk’s office provide more details about the credit card expenditures referenced in the lawsuit complaint former city treasurer LeAnne (Addy) Endre…
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Documents detail Anna Maria’s vehicle tracking activities

Anna Maria Public Works Manager Dean Jones reported the hidden tracking device to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office late last year.
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May 26, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Sgt. Getman named Hundred Club’s officer of the year

ANNA MARIA – On May 14, the Manatee Hundred Club named Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Sergeant Brett Getman as the 2026 Manatee County Officer of the Year. During the club’s annual banquet, l…
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May 26, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Memorial Day tribute held in Anna Maria 

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony was held at The Center of Anna Maria Island on Monday morning, May 25 to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. 
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May 19, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Former Anna Maria treasurer files lawsuit against city 

Former city treasurer LeAnne (Addy) Endres has filed a lawsuit against the city of Anna Maria alleging wrongful termination, age and disability discrimination, public whistleblower retaliation and mo…
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April 9, 2025
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