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Anna Maria responds to OPPAGA request

Dec 18, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria officials discuss consolidation study

Anna Maria officials discuss consolidation study

ANNA MARIA – On Nov. 16, each of the three Anna Maria Island mayors received a letter requesting information from the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OP­PAGA)…
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November 13, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honors veterans, spouses

Anna Maria honors veterans, spouses

ANNA MARIA – The city’s eighth annual “Old Soldiers & Sailors” parade and veterans recognition ceremony paid tribute on Nov. 10 to those who served and still serve in the U.S. military. At…
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October 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria seeks city commission applicants

Anna Maria seeks city commission applicants

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission have established the timeline that will be used to fill two vacant city commission seats. In late September, Commissioner Deanie Sebring vacated…
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October 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Commission discusses dogs at City Pier Park

Commission discusses dogs at City Pier Park

ANNA MARIA – Leashed dogs may soon be allowed in City Pier Park, but not during special events or holiday events, and not in the children’s playground. The city commission may also consider installi…
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October 24, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Expanded Reimagining Pine Avenue plans presented

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…
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October 24, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City purchasing leased annex building

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…
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October 17, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria farmers market returns

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
By Joe Hendricks
Planning begins for expanded Pine Avenue project

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…
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October 3, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
P&Z reviews sandwich board sign ordinance

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…
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October 3, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Board suggests allowing dogs in City Pier Park

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…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting