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Pine Avenue parking to be reviewed

Jan 19, 2019 – Joe Hendricks
December 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Wash Settlement House

Wash Family Construction reaches settlement with city

ANNA MARIA – Wash Family Construction owner Darrin Wash and the city of Anna Maria have agreed to a settlement that exceeds $56,000 for permitting fees and additional expenses owed to the city. Ci…
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December 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria swearing in Murphy

Mayor and commissioners take oath of office

ANNA MARIA – During the Thursday, Nov. 29, organizational meeting. City Clerk LeAnne Addy administered the oath of office to Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy and city commissioners Amy Tripp and Brian Sey…
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December 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria pier contract

Anna Maria City Pier contract finalized

ANNA MARIA – The $3.33 million contract to build the decking and walkway for the new Anna Maria City Pier is a done deal. On Thursday, Nov. 29, City Commissioners unanimously authorized Mayor Dan…
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November 27, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Pier

Pier contract to be discussed Thursday

An organizational meeting for the Anna Maria City Commission will take place Thursday, Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. Mayor Dan Murphy and commissioners Carol Carter and Brian Seymour will take the oath of office…
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November 27, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Night Before Thanksgiving

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving

ANNA MARIA – The holiday weekend got off to an early start Wednesday night with the Anna Maria General Store & Deli’s The Night Before Thanksgiving party. “I thought it went really well. I wou…
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November 6, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria North Pole Donation

Anna Maria residents, businesses give $18k to MCSO charity

ANNA MARIA – The season of giving started early in the city of Anna Maria. Residents and business raised more than $18,000 for the Flight to the North Pole organization. Funds will be used to help…
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October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria Pier RFP seagulls

Anna Maria City Pier proposals still awaiting approval

ANNA MARIA – The city’s plans to rebuild its famous city pier are still being kept confidential. Mayor Dan Murphy said Oct. 11 he sent requests for more information to the five Florida-based const…
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October 16, 2018
By SUN contributor
ami shore erosion

AMI northern shore lost, gained says AM mayor

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy said Oct. 11 he thinks the city’s north shore lost 30-35 percent of its white sands, but, he added, Bean Point has grown. Murphy and Manatee County Sheriff’s Office S…
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October 9, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria City Pier RFP

Five names entered into Anna Maria City Pier bidding hat

ANNA MARIA –The latest round request for proposals (RFP) to rebuild the city pier closed Oct. 3. Five Florida-based construction companies entered their names as candidates. Mayor Dan Murphy said…
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October 2, 2018
By SUN contributor
Anna Maria multi-use trail barricade

Multi-use trail to open along Gulf Drive

ANNA MARIA – It’s been years in the making. The city’s multi-year project to create a multi-use trail along its city streets and through its quieter neighborhoods is becoming a reality Oct. 3 at 11 a…
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