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Jul 26, 2021 – Joe Hendricks
July 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria, Manatee County declare state of emergency for Elsa

UPDATED JULY 4, 2021 at 2:32 p.m. – ANNA MARIA – Due to the approach of what was then Hurricane Elsa, the Anna Maria City Commission declared a preemptive local state of emergency Friday afternoon…
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July 4, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Citizens weigh in on Reimagining Pine Avenue

Citizens weigh in on “Reimagining Pine Avenue”

ANNA MARIA – The ongoing efforts to “Reimagine Pine Avenue” may or may not include transforming Pine Avenue into a one-way street. That possibility was among the many alternatives discussed at the…
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June 28, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Muscatello vacates seat, short-term successor sought

Muscatello vacates seat, short-term successor sought

ANNA MARIA – Country roads are taking City Commissioner Joe Muscatello home. “I’m going back,” Muscatello said as he presented the mayor and commissioners with parting gifts bearing the likeness o…
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June 27, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Public input sought on “Reimagining Pine Avenue”

Public input sought on ‘Reimagining Pine Avenue’

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria will host the first of three “Reimagining Pine Avenue” town hall-style public information meetings on Thursday, July 1. Taking place at city hall and open to th…
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June 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
County commission supports Mote Marine on City Pier

County commission supports Mote Marine on City Pier

ANNA MARIA – The Manatee County Commission supports the city of Anna Maria’s request to use $500,000 in tourist tax funds to create a Mote Marine Education Outreach Center on the City Pier. On Tue…
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May 30, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

Snooks Adams Kids Day brings excitement and adventure

ANNA MARIA –  The Anna Maria Island Privateers, a non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community, held their annual Snooks Adams Kids Day on Saturday, May 29 at the Anna Maria City…
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May 29, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
City seeks expanded construction restrictions on holiday weekends

City seeks expanded construction restrictions on holiday weekends

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has begun the process of enacting additional restrictions for construction activities on extended holiday weekends. On Thursday, May 27, City Attorney Becky Vos…
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May 29, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria providing $25,000 to The Center

Anna Maria providing $25,000 to The Center

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is providing The Center of Anna Maria Island with $25,000 in annual funding. On Thursday, May 27, the city commission unanimously supported Mayor Dan Murphy’s r…
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May 17, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
‘Reimagining Pine Avenue’ study approved

‘Reimagining Pine Avenue’ study approved

ANNA MARIA – Pine Avenue may soon be in for a traffic and safety-related makeover. The city of Anna Maria is contracting an engineering firm to conduct a detailed traffic and safety study of the P…
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April 19, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
TDC supports Mote Marine on City Pier

TDC supports Mote Marine on City Pier

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is one step closer to securing the $500,000 needed to design and install the Mote Marine Education Outreach Center on the Anna Maria City Pier. Today, the Manatee Cou…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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