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Natural Resources Director discusses state of beaches
Anna Maria Island, Community News

Beach improvement projects coming

May 12, 2025 – Leslie Lake
May 7, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Hope remains for residents purchase of Pines Trailer

Pines residents can use paid parking lot – for now

BRADENTON BEACH – The attorney for the owners of the parking lot at the Pines Trailer Park said residents who pay their rent may continue to use the lot for free while the city commission considers t…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Ferry landing requires city commission approval

Ferry landing requires city commission approval

ANNA MARIA – When discussing three conceptual scenarios for a Manatee County-funded Gulf Islands Ferry stop in Anna Maria, Mayor Mark Short said city commission approval is needed for any ferry landi…
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May 6, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors city clerks

AMI city clerks honored during Professional Municipal Clerks Week

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The annual proclamation of Professional Municipal Clerks Week is a reminder of the important roles city clerks and their staffs play in the operation of a city government. The 56…
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April 24, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria issuing new re-entry passes

Anna Maria issuing new re-entry passes

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria is issuing new, bright yellow “State of Emergency” re-entry passes to Anna Maria property owners and business owners. One side of the new pass says, “In the event…
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April 21, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Water main replacement continues in Holmes Beach

Water main replacement continues in Holmes Beach

HOLMES BEACH – In response to questions raised by residents and city commis­sioners, Holmes Beach Public Works Director Sage Ka­miya addressed the ongoing Manatee County water main replacement projec…
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April 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
Permit fee waiver extended in Bradenton Beach

Permit fee waiver extended in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – City commissioners unanimously approved an extension of the waiver of permit fees for storm-damage related repairs until July 17. City Building Official Bill Palmer gave an update…
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April 21, 2025
By Leslie Lake
CRA board discusses initiating new projects

CRA board discusses initiating new projects

BRADENTON BEACH – Proposed state legislative bills that would prohibit new projects for Communi­ty Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) after Oct. 1 prompted Bradenton Beach CRA members to identify several…
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April 14, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Commission not waiving fine for non-permitted repairs

Commission not waiving fine for non-permitted repairs

ANNA MARIA – City commis­sioners rejected homeowner Dena Dalquist’s request to waive $1,614 in building permit fees that included a $1,076 triple penalty for home repairs made without a permit. A st…
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April 14, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Mayor unveils new city flag

Mayor unveils new Holmes Beach city flag

HOLMES BEACH – In honor of the city’s 75th anniversary, Mayor Judy Titsworth and Digital and Media Strategist Matt McDonough created the new sea turtle-themed city flag that now proudly flies over ci…
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April 14, 2025
By Joe Hendricks
Officials address Key Royale Drive parking, speeding

Officials address Key Royale Drive parking, speeding

HOLMES BEACH – Homeowners and city officials believe they have found a solution to the Key Royale Drive parking issues that will not require the clearing of city-owned right of ways or the relocation…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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