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Anna Maria Island, Community News

Special license sought to lessen red tide fish kills

Sep 12, 2018 – Joe Hendricks
September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks

Rolling With The Tide on Saturday

Rolling With The Tide on a Saturday typical refers to a University of Alabama football game, but this weekend it will take on a different and more localized meaning. Anna Maria resident and Full T…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria pier FEMA

FEMA proposes $1.37 million for pier damage

ANNA MARIA – The City Commission has accepted a $1.37 million staff recommendation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that would help fund the construction of a new city pier. Dur…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide canal shores

Canal cleanup revisited

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County paid APTIM approximately $140,000 for a week’s worth of canal cleaning services, according to Information Outreach Manager Nick Azzara. During a Monday, Aug. 27, pr…
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September 4, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
red tide business challenges

Businesses working hard to offset red tide

The Sun reached out to the local business community on Sunday to see how their Labor Day weekend was going as they continue to rebound from the red tide’s economic impacts. “Business has picked up…
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September 4, 2018
By SUN contributor
Mobility program dropped in favor of ban

Locals present bike share option to city commissioners

HOLMES BEACH – A new way to combat traffic on Anna Maria Island is being proposed by a couple of locals who want to install bicycle share docking stations where people can rent a bicycle using an app…
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August 29, 2018
By SUN contributor
Lapensee bowling 2016 champions

LaPensee Bowling Tournament to benefit Center

Dust off your bowling shoes and come out to the AMF Lanes, 4208 Cortez Road in Bradenton, to support The Center of Anna Maria Island at the LaPensee Bowling Tournament. The tournament returns for…
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August 29, 2018
By Joe Hendricks

Businesses team up for Turtle Watch Wednesday

HOLMES BEACH – As part of their ongoing efforts to offset the economic challenges created by red tide, A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals and Hurricane Hank’s are partnering in their efforts to b…
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August 29, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria City Pier

Second pier construction RFP being issued

ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy expects a new request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a new city pier to be issued by the end of this week. During the Aug. 23 City Commission meeting, Mu…
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August 28, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Manatee Primary

Bellamy, Servia and Whitmore win primary races

Incumbent Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore won her primary race, incumbent Commissioner Charles Smith lost his and Misty Servia won the District 4 Republican primary contest. Reggie…
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August 28, 2018
By Joe Hendricks
Nets to neighbors

‘Nets to Neighbors’ next phase of red tide cleanup

BRADENTON – After one week, Manatee County has ended its contracted canal and waterway cleanup efforts with APTIM and is transitioning to a voluntary “Nets to Neighbors” cleanup and maintenance campa…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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