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Oct 25, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
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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October 3, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor’s letter addresses consolidation study

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…
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September 26, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier ferry stop approved

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…
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September 25, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Sebring departs Anna Maria Commission

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…
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September 19, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Budget approval expected Thursday

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…
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September 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Gulf Island Ferry visits Anna Maria Pier

Gulf Island Ferry visits Anna Maria Pier

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County and Anna Maria city officials continue to discuss the safety and docking modifications needed to accommodate a Gulf Island Ferry stop at the city pier. Those negotiations…
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September 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks

Two city commission vacancies pending

ANNA MARIA – In the coming months, the Anna Maria City Commission will have two vacant commission seats to fill by commission appointment. Commissioner Deanie Sebring’s final meeting will be on Sept…
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September 12, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria hosts centennial celebration

Anna Maria hosts centennial celebration

ANNA MARIA – On Sunday, the city of Anna Maria celebrated its 100th anniversary for the second time this year. Taking place again at City Pier Park, Sunday’s celebration served as a follow-up to the…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting