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Anna Maria addressing vacation rental complaints locally
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Anna Maria addressing vacation rental complaints locally

Apr 8, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
April 5, 2020
By SUN contributor
Rise and shine on Easter

Holy Week celebrations

Local churches are still welcoming their congregations to celebrate Holy Week and share in services even though their buildings’ doors are closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions. CrossPo…
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April 5, 2020
By SUN contributor
First coronavirus case reported on Island

First coronavirus case reported on Island

HOLMES BEACH – The first case of COVID-19 has been reported on Anna Maria Island and the patient is from Holmes Beach. When the 10 a.m. coronavirus data came out April 2 from the Florida Departmen…
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April 5, 2020
By SUN contributor
Chef Vinny raises funds for Italian hospital

Chef Vinny raises funds for Italian hospital

HOLMES BEACH – Chef Vincenzo “Vinny” Esposito may not be in Italy but that’s not stopping him from reaching out a helping hand to his hometown of Viterbo during the current coronavirus pandemic. C…
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April 4, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor’s essential services order now in effect

Governor’s essential services order in effect

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The executive order that Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Wednesday pertaining to essential businesses and services is now in effect. “All persons in Florida shall limit their movement…
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April 3, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee County Commission enacts countywide curfew

Manatee County Commission enacts countywide curfew

MANATEE COUNTY – On Friday afternoon, Manatee County commissioners voted to enact a temporary countywide curfew that took effect at 11 p.m. Friday night and remains in effect until further notice…
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April 2, 2020
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee County commissioners considering countywide curfew

MANATEE COUNTY – On Thursday, April 2, Manatee County issued a press release that said Manatee County commissioners were considering a countywide curfew. Thursday’s press release said county commi…
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April 2, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Happy Pascua Florida Day!

Happy Pascua Florida Day!

Today is Florida’s State Day – Pascua Florida Day! It’s the anniversary of the discovery of Florida in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León, who named the land “Pascua Florida” – feast of flowers – honorin…
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March 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Last call for Brad Lisk

Last call for Brad Lisk

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Anna Maria Island lost a true friend and a champion of the people when Brad Lisk passed away on Wednesday, March 25. Brad had a massive heart attack on Friday, March 20 and nev…
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March 30, 2020
By SUN contributor
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Mayor requests temporary end to vacation rentals

HOLMES BEACH – Mayor Judy Titsworth has issued an official request to stop all new vacation rentals in the city in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19…
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March 30, 2020
By SUN contributor
Mayor discusses the state of the city

Mayor discusses the state of the city

HOLMES BEACH – Everyone may feel a little disconnected while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, but Mayor Judy Titsworth is working to make sure that Holmes Beach residents stay conne…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting