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Speed bumps to be added at humpback bridges

Apr 18, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
March 28, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Public records portal questioned and clarified

City offers new option for requesting public records

ANNA MARIA – The city’s new online public records portal is an option for those seeking records, not a requirement, according to city officials. On March 3, City Clerk LeAnne Addy distributed a fl…
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March 27, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Proposed clam restoration project withdrawn

Proposed clam restoration project withdrawn

ANNA MARIA – Proponents of clam and seagrass restoration projects have withdrawn their $50,000 funding request for projects proposed in and around the city. The money will instead be used on a wat…
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March 21, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Garden Club hosts Paradise Found flower show

AMI Garden Club hosts ‘Paradise Found’ flower show

ANNA MARIA – This year’s Anna Maria Island Garden Club flower show was considered to be the club’s biggest and best show yet. Featuring flower and plant arrangements designed by garden club member…
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March 21, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s past

Heritage Day celebrates Anna Maria’s past

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosted another successful Heritage Day celebration. The annual festival was held on the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum grounds on March 1…
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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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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting