Anna Maria
October 4, 2020
Abandoned sailboat removal still awaited
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy is frustrated with the lack of action regarding the removal of a derelict sailboat southeast of the new City Pier.
The large, multi-hulled, partially sunken sailboat…
October 2, 2020
Anna Maria mayor issues two face mask orders
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy issued two new emergency orders today regarding COVID-19 and face coverings.
One order serves notice that an individual who refuses to wear a face mask or face coveri…
September 26, 2020
City Pier Grill lease terms finalized
ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria and GSM Partners LLC have reached an agreement that allows Nick Graham, Brian Seymour and Vic Mattay to operate the City Pier Grill on the new City Pier.
Operat…
September 20, 2020
Derelict sailboat removal expected soon
ANNA MARIA – The large sailboat that’s been grounded offshore near the Anna Maria City Pier since mid-December is expected to be removed as early as this week.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservati…
September 14, 2020
City Pier grill and bait shop lease on track
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy says the City Pier grill and bait shop lease negotiations are going well with Brian Seymour and his partners, Vic Mattay and Nick Graham.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Murph…
August 30, 2020
Bayfest 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s 20th annual Bayfest celebration has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chamber officials hoped to host a two-day Bay…
August 29, 2020
Top two City Pier grill and bait shop bidders to be named
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy plans to present city commissioners with a shortlist containing his top two recommended City Pier grill and bait shop bidders on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
During the emergenc…
August 24, 2020
Anna Maria prepares to impose impact fees
ANNA MARIA – Developers can expect to soon pay impact fees when building new structures or increasing the size of existing structures in Anna Maria.
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Anna Maria City Commissio…
August 21, 2020
Four bids eyeing City Pier grill and bait shop
UPDATED Aug. 22, 2020 – ANNA MARIA – Four local entrepreneurs interested in operating a grill and bait shop on the new City Pier have submitted bid proposals to the city of Anna Maria.
The bid pro…
August 9, 2020
Grill and bait shop tenant sought for City Pier
ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a tenant to lease and operate a takeout grill and bait shop on the new City Pier.
“The city of Anna Maria reque…











