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Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Community News

Flying over AMI during Labor Day weekend

Sep 8, 2026 – SUN contributor
September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Commercial activity increasing at Kingfish Boat Ramp

Holmes Beach officials are growing concerned about the commercial activity at the Kingfish Boat Ramp.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Gulf Islands Ferry service now includes Coquina Beach

Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry operation is being expanded to include a stop at the Coquina Bayside South Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, across the street from Coquina Beach.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach mayor discusses potential paid parking

Mayor Judy Titsworth recently shared her thoughts on the possibility of paid parking in Holmes Beach
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

City clerk appointed city administrator

City Clerk Amber LaRowe will also serve as Anna Maria’s first city administrator when the new 2026-27 fiscal year begins on Oct. 1.
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September 1, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Hearing will address potential SALT violations

Possible code violations at SALT Bar & Table restaurant will be the subject of an Oct. 27 special master hearing.
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September 1, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Former city treasurer’s lawsuit scheduled for mediation

Now in federal court, the lawsuit former City Treasurer LeAnne Endres filed against the city of Anna Maria is headed for mediation in January.
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September 1, 2026
By Leslie Lake

CRA approves more utility line undergrounding

The city commission approved moving forward with the final phase of a project to underground utility lines in the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) district.
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September 1, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski

Local firefighters deployed to Texas wildfire

wo Manatee County firefighters have been deployed to North Texas to assist with the ongoing response to the Ross Fire, which is one of the largest wildfires in North Texas history.
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August 25, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria’s proposed paid parking raises many questions 

The proposed parking program will be discussed at The Center on Monday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m.
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August 25, 2026
By Leslie Lake

City extends Bridge Street paid parking lot permit 

The Bradenton Beach Commission granted a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a paid parking lot to operate at the west end of Bridge Street. 
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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