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Charter review committee considering changes

Feb 27, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
February 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Planning board supports easement exchange

Planning board supports easement exchange

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Planning and Zoning Board recommends city commission approval of a request to vacate an existing utilities easement at 117 Peppertree Lane. The board-supported request to…
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February 5, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Charter review begins in Anna Maria

Charter review begins in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – The city’s Charter Review Committee has begun its review of the city charter. Recommended by Mayor Dan Murphy and approved by the city commission, the charter review committee consists…
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January 29, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Morgan, McMullen join Anna Maria Commission

Morgan, McMullen join Anna Maria Commission

ANNA MARIA – Kathleen Morgan and Gary McMullen are the newest members of the city commission. On Jan. 25, commissioners Mark Short, Jon Crane and Charlie Salem appointed Morgan and McMullen to fill…
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January 23, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Crime decreases in Anna Maria

Crime decreases in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Crime in the city of Anna Maria decreased overall by 18% in 2023 compared to 2022, according to Lt. John Belt from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. On Jan. 11, Belt provided the may…
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January 15, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
McMullen, Morgan participate in candidate forum

McMullen, Morgan participate in candidate forum

ANNA MARIA – City Commission applicants Gary McMullen and Kathleen Morgan participated in a candidate forum at city hall on Jan. 11. McMullen and Morgan hope to be appointed to fill the two vacant…
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January 9, 2024
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosting candidates’ forum

Anna Maria hosting candidates’ forum

ANNA MARIA – Seeking to fill two vacant city commission seats, Gary McMullen and Kathleen Morgan are scheduled to participate in a candidate forum on Thursday, Jan. 11 at Anna Maria City Hall. The f…
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January 1, 2024
By Leslie Lake
Mangroves removed before protective barrier installed

Mangroves removed before protective barrier installed

ANNA MARIA – More than three weeks after the removal of mangroves at 111 Gull Drive, a required protective water barrier was placed at the site, according to neighbors. The Florida Department of Env…
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December 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria: The Year in Review

Anna Maria: The Year in Review

ANNA MARIA – Vacation rental legislation, consolidation, the Gulf Island Ferry service, the Mote Marine outreach center, the Reimagining Pine Avenue planning process and the city’s 100th anniversary…
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December 22, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Bright Holiday Lights winners announced

Bright Holiday Lights winners announced

ANNA MARIA – The city’s Bright Holiday Lights decorating contest produced a repeat winner and a first-time winner. For the second year in a row, Andrea and Jim Stepan won the residential category…
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December 18, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria resident provides Christmas bikes

Anna Maria resident provides Christmas bikes

ANNA MARIA – During each Christmas season, Anna Maria resident Carl Augostini, 85, provides bikes for underprivileged children and adults in need. “This year, I did a total of 36 bikes – a new rec…
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