Anna Maria
October 24, 2023
Expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue plans presented
ANNA MARIA – City commissioners got their first look at the preliminary plans for proposed safety improvements along Spring and Magnolia avenues as part of the expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue projec…
October 24, 2023
City purchases leased annex building
ANNA MARIA – The city is buying the building and property at 307 Pine Ave. for $1 million to relocate the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office substation.
For the past several years, the city has leased…
October 17, 2023
Anna Maria farmers market returns
ANNA MARIA – The city-sponsored weekly farmer’s market has returned to City Pier Park.
Featuring 13 vendors, the market will be held every Tuesday through May 7, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m…
October 10, 2023
Pine Avenue project expanded to Spring, Magnolia
ANNA MARIA – Additional planning is underway for the expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue project which now also includes Spring and Magnolia avenues.
The long-discussed project includes the installatio…
October 3, 2023
P&Z reviews sandwich sign ordinance
ANNA MARIA – The Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z) has requested modifications and clarifications regarding a proposed ordinance that would amend the city’s sandwich board sign regulations.
City c…
October 3, 2023
Board suggests allowing dogs at City Pier Park
ANNA MARIA – Efforts are afoot to allow leashed dogs at City Pier Park.
Section 38-28 of Anna Maria’s code of ordinances addresses domestic animals and currently prohibits dogs and other domestic an…
October 3, 2023
Mayor’s letter addresses consolidation study
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy has sent State Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Manatee, Hillsborough) and State Rep. Will Robinson Jr. (R- Manatee, Sarasota) a written response to their continued push for a state-fun…
September 26, 2023
Ferry will stop at Anna Maria
ANNA MARIA – The city commission has approved an interlocal agreement that allows Manatee County to use the City Pier as a Gulf Island Ferry stop.
The unanimous approval granted on Sept. 21 ends a l…
September 25, 2023
Sebring departs Anna Maria Commission
ANNA MARIA – City Commissioner Deanie Sebring has vacated her city commission seat.
Sebring participated in her final commission meeting on Sept. 21. In October, she and her husband, Tripp, are movi…
September 19, 2023
City budget approval expected Thursday
ANNA MARIA – The city commission will host a second and final public hearing for the adoption of the city’s $17.89 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 5:01 p.m.
During the co…













