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Murphy to Mote: Fish or cut bait
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Murphy to Mote: Fish or cut bait

Apr 17, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
March 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
RFP being issued for Pine Avenue improvements

Bidding opens for Pine Avenue improvements

ANNA MARIA – City officials are issuing a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bids for the installation of new sidewalks, crosswalks and lights along Pine Avenue. The proposed safety improvements…
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March 14, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Legislative session produces mostly positive results for Anna Maria

Anna Maria mostly satisfied with legislative session

ANNA MARIA – As the Florida Legislature winds to a close, city officials are watching several bills closely. The 60-day 2022 legislative session began on Jan. 11 and was scheduled to end its 3-day…
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March 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Final vote pending on proposed clam, seagrass projects

Final vote pending on proposed clam, seagrass projects

ANNA MARIA – A final city commission vote on a $50,000 funding request for proposed clam and seagrass restoration projects is expected on Thursday, March 24. During the Anna Maria City Commission’…
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March 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Historical Society hosting Heritage Day celebration on Tuesday

Historical Society hosting Heritage Day celebration Tuesday

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is hosting its annual Heritage Day celebration on Tuesday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum at 402 Pine Ave. Free tours…
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March 11, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Island resident arrested for allegedly damaging trolley bus

Island resident arrested for allegedly damaging trolley bus

ANNA MARIA – Holmes Beach resident Cash John Nichols, 27, has been arrested and charged with criminal mischief after being denied a ride on one of the free trolleys that serve Anna Maria Island…
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February 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Commission discusses nutrient removal project

Anna Maria Commission discusses nutrient removal project

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission is considering committing $50,000 in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for a nutrient removal project. At the request of Commissioner Robert Kingan, a poten…
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February 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria passes sex offender ordinance

ANNA MARIA – The city has a new ordinance in place that regulates the activities of sexual offenders and sexual predators. Prior to the Feb. 23 adoption of Ordinance 22-898, the city had no ordina…
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February 27, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations

Anna Maria amends off-street parking regulations

ANNA MARIA – The city has a newly-amended ordinance that addresses business parking in off-street parking areas. Adopted by the city commission on Feb. 23, the new off-street parking regulations a…
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February 19, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Building permit sought for beachfront property at 105 Elm

Building permit sought for beachfront property

ANNA MARIA – Bradenton resident Fedora Campbell is moving forward with her plan to build a three-story, single-family home on her undeveloped beachfront property at 105 Elm Ave. “There has been so…
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February 13, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue sidewalk and crosswalk concepts approved

Pine Avenue sidewalk, crosswalk concepts approved

ANNA MARIA – City commissioners have approved the conceptual plans for the new sidewalks and crosswalks to be installed or modified as part of the Reimagining Pine Avenue project. Mayor Dan Murphy…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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