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Commissioners give budget final approval

Oct 10, 2022 – SUN contributor
October 2, 2022
By Sun staff
Hurricane Ian, a day at a time

Hurricane Ian, a day at a time

Hurricane Ian caused a burst of activity and emotion on and around Anna Maria Island last week. On Tuesday, it was projected to make landfall here, but by that afternoon, new projections had it ve…
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October 2, 2022
By Leslie Lake
Turtle Watch director Suzi Fox dies

Turtle Watch director Suzi Fox dies

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Suzi Fox, a longtime former Island resident and executive director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, died last week at HCA Florida Blake Hospital…
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September 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Hurricane Ian takes it easy on Anna Maria Island

Hurricane Ian takes it relatively easy on Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Although some damage occurred, Anna Maria Island survived Hurricane Ian without suffering the widespread devastation many residents and business owners originally feared. As of…
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September 29, 2022
By SUN contributor

Anna Maria Island prepares for Hurricane Ian

SEPT. 29, 10:20 A.M. UPDATE: Holmes Beach police have announced that Anna Maria Island is back open for residents. SEPT. 29, 10 A.M. UPDATE: Manatee County evacuation orders have been lifted and s…
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September 25, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria declares state of local emergency

Anna Maria declares state of local emergency

ANNA MARIA – In response to the anticipated approach of Hurricane Ian, the Anna Maria City Commission has declared a temporary state of local emergency. The commission took this action during an e…
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September 20, 2022
By SUN contributor
County leaders play blame game over Kingfish funding

County leaders play blame game over Kingfish funding

MANATEE COUNTY – A proposed project at Kingfish Boat Ramp won’t be happening and county leaders are placing the blame for it squarely on the shoulders of city officials in Holmes Beach. Co…
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September 20, 2022
By SUN contributor

City leaders consider food truck regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are reacting to a recently passed Florida law allowing food trucks to operate within any municipality in the state by creating regulations for those doing busin…
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September 20, 2022
By SUN contributor
BIEO members reject TDC funding change

BIEO members reject TDC funding change

ANNA MARIA – Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth hasn’t gained a lot of support from leadership in local barrier island cities for her idea to change how tourist development taxes are distribut…
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September 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Pine Avenue roundabout rejected

Pine Avenue roundabout rejected

ANNA MARIA – The city commission has rejected a proposed roundabout and delivery truck turnaround area at the Pine Avenue/South Bay Boulevard intersection near the City Pier. Representing…
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September 20, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Water taxi plans detailed

Water taxi plans detailed

MANATEE COUNTY – The county’s chief tourism official briefed county commissioners on Sept. 13 on plans in the works for a water taxi between Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, including new fun…
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