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Dec 12, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
December 6, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Dr. Guy Harvey visits AME to dedicate Arts and Science Academy

Guy Harvey visits AME to dedicate academy

HOLMES BEACH – Prior to the start of the 2022-23 school year, Anna Maria Elementary School (AME) announced it would be home to the world’s first Guy Harvey Academy of Arts and Science, and Dr. Harvey…
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December 6, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Lester Family Fun Day lives up to its name

Lester Family Fun Day lives up to its name

ANNA MARIA – Sunshine, warm weather, tasty food and plenty of attractions made the 20th Annual Lester Family Fun Day at The Center of Anna Maria Island the perfect event for families to get outside a…
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November 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria Island loses a beloved Renaissance man

Anna Maria Island loses a beloved Renaissance man

HOLMES BEACH – Resident Dr. André Renard passed away on Nov. 22 at the age of 82. Renard, a plastic surgeon, was married to former Manatee County Commissioner and former Holmes Beach Mayo…
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November 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Farm-City Week honors local farmers and ranchers

Farm-City Week honors local farmers, ranchers

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Thanksgiving meals recently enjoyed and holiday meals yet to come this season wouldn’t be possible without the farmers and ranchers that provide our food. Each year, Fa…
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November 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Past actions could impact Azure Shores land use designations

Past actions could impact Azure Shores land use designations

BRADENTON BEACH – The city’s efforts to rezone and/or amend the future land use map designations for several residential properties in the Azure Shores subdivision may not be needed after all…
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November 30, 2022
By Leslie Lake

Ambrose prepares to open new market

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Followers of the “Where is the Market?” Facebook page are anxiously awaiting what appears to be an imminent announcement of a new venue. “I will be thankful at Thanksgi…
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November 24, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
AME student’s art on patrol with HBPD officer

AME student’s art on patrol with HBPD officer

HOLMES BEACH – Anna Maria Elementary School fifth grader Charlee Maize has her artwork displayed in an unconventional place – in the window of Holmes Beach Police Officer Christine LaBranche’…
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November 24, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Wicked Cantina expansion requires code interpretation

Wicked Cantina expansion requires code interpretation

BRADENTON BEACH – The Planning and Zoning Board supports Wicked Cantina owner Michael Dolan’s request to permanently expand his existing outdoor seating area, but another public hearing by th…
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November 24, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Help victims of Hurricane Ian

Help victims of Hurricane Ian

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Though the Island didn’t suffer major damage due to Hurricane Ian, some of its southern neighbors weren’t so lucky. While many want to help victims of the storm in Fort…
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November 14, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria honors veterans and military spouses

Anna Maria honors veterans, military spouses

ANNA MARIA – The city’s seventh annual Old Soldiers & Sailors Veterans Day parade and post-parade recognition ceremony honored military veterans and their spouses on Friday. The parade…
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April 9, 2025
11:45 am

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