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City officials prepare to defend local vacation rental regulations

Feb 28, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
January 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Salem appointed to Anna Maria Commission

Salem appointed to Anna Maria Commission

ANNA MARIA – Charlie Salem now serves in the Anna Maria City Commission seat recently vacated by Carol Carter. Salem will serve the remaining months of the two-year commission term that expires af…
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January 29, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor proposes negotiation, not war, with state legislators

Mayor proposes negotiation, not war, with state legislators

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy proposes communicating rather than waging war with state legislators over parking garages and the potential consolidation or elimination of Anna Maria Island’s three cit…
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January 24, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Salem, Seymour seek city commission seat

Salem, Seymour seek city commission seat

ANNA MARIA – On Thursday, Jan. 26, the city commission will appoint Charlie Salem or Brian Seymour to fill the commission seat recently vacated by Carol Carter. Commissioners Mark Short, J…
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January 17, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
34216 zip code named second most expensive in Florida

34216 zip code named second most expensive in Florida

ANNA MARIA – The city at the north end of Anna Maria Island is known for its white sand beaches, high-quality dining and shopping, cultural events and charming homes, but a Jan. 13 article in…
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January 4, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria: The Year in Review

Anna Maria: The Year in Review

ANNA MARIA – Reimagining Pine Avenue, Mote Marine, food trucks and noise violations were among the top new stories in Anna Maria in 2022. Projects Mayor Dan Murphy and the city commission spent muc…
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December 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Refurbished bikes bring Christmas joy

Refurbished bikes bring Christmas joy

ANNA MARIA – Resident Carl Augostini believes every kid should have a bike and each Christmas season he donates refurbished bikes to the Light of the World International Church in Sarasota…
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December 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Vetting process enacted for commission appointment

Vetting process enacted for commission appointment

ANNA MARIA – Carol Carter has vacated her Anna Maria City Commission seat and the commission is using a new pre-selection vetting process to appoint her successor. Running unopposed in 202…
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December 12, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bright Holiday Lights contest winners announced

Bright Holiday Lights contest winners announced

ANNA MARIA – The city’s annual Bright Holiday Lights decorating contest produced a first-time residential category winner and a repeat winner in the business category. Former Keep Manatee…
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December 12, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue businesses share holiday treasures

Pine Avenue businesses share holiday treasures

ANNA MARIA – Pine Avenue was awash with holiday spirit and a sense of community during Friday night’s Holiday of Treasures Open House. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., the businesses along Pine Avenue…
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November 14, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
A new chapter in life awaits Carol and Bob Carter

A new chapter in life awaits Carol, Bob Carter

ANNA MARIA – Longtime community members and city officials Carol and Bob Carter are moving to Sarasota County in December. The Carters moved into their Anna Maria home in 2001. Carol’s departure w…
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April 9, 2025
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