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Holmes Beach gets a Christmas tree

Dec 11, 2018 – SUN contributor
December 4, 2018
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach swearing in commission

New Holmes Beach elected officials sworn in

HOLMES BEACH – Nov. 29 was a day of celebration in the city commission chambers at city hall as the city’s new mayor, commissioners and charter review commission members took the oaths of their offic…
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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 30, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Pat Glass Chambers

Pat Glass honored for her lasting legacy

BRADENTON – The Manatee County Commission chambers are now “The Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers” in honor of the county’s first female commissioner. Pat Glass, 91, was elected to the County C…
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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 27, 2018
By Sun staff
Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House coming to Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will light its Christmas tree in the parking lot at the annual Holmes Beach Holiday Open House and tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 7…
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November 27, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Holiday of Treasures

Businesses prepare for Holiday of Treasures

ANNA MARIA – Co-sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society and the Anna Maria Island Sun, The Anna Maria Holiday of Treasures Open House will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14…
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November 27, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Giving Tree

Giving Tree a holiday tradition

HOLMES BEACH – As she does every year, Paradise Bagels & Cafe owner Jackie Estes is asking the Island community to support her annual Giving Tree project that assists underprivileged children dur…
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November 27, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
BridgeTender Dock

Bridge Tender Inn seeks dock extension

BRADENTON BEACH – Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar owner Fred Bartizal is seeking City Commission approval for a six-slip, 100-foot extension of his existing commercial dock. After reviewing t…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting