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Anna Maria Island loses a beloved Renaissance man

Nov 30, 2022 – Joe Hendricks
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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November 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
UFO sighting reported in Bradenton Beach

UFO sighting reported in Bradenton Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island is big on tourism, but are they coming from space? Probably not, but a Bradenton Beach police officer spotted a strange incident while on patrol at Coqu…
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November 14, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
TDC recommends $950,000 for water taxi

TDC recommends $950,000 for water taxi

BRADENTON – The Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) unanimously voted on Nov. 4 to recommend that Manatee County commissioners allocate up to $950,000 in resort tax revenue to…
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November 14, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
A new chapter in life awaits Carol and Bob Carter

A new chapter in life awaits Carol, Bob Carter

ANNA MARIA – Longtime community members and city officials Carol and Bob Carter are moving to Sarasota County in December. The Carters moved into their Anna Maria home in 2001. Carol’s departure w…
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November 14, 2022
By SUN contributor
Holmes Beach road work causes traffic delays

Holmes Beach road work causes traffic delays

HOLMES BEACH – Anyone driving through the largest Anna Maria Island city knows that drivers need more patience than usual to make it through the traffic congestion snaking through the center of the c…
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November 9, 2022
By SUN contributor
New Holmes Beach commissioners sworn in

New Holmes Beach commissioners sworn in

HOLMES BEACH – The election is over and two new city commissioners are taking the dais in Anna Maria Island’s largest city. Just hours after the polls closed in Manatee County, Holmes Beach staff…
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November 8, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Bradenton Beach voters eliminate term limits

Bradenton Beach voters eliminate term limits

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Bradenton Beach voters have eliminated the term limits that previously applied to the city’s mayor and city commissioners. Bradenton Beach’s registered voters supported three o…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer

Bradenton Beach bust yields funny money, meth

BRADENTON BEACH – Police officers Eric Hill and Charles Marose got more than they bargained for when they responded to a burglary call on Nov. 5. At 4:30 p.m., the officers were dispatched to 1202 Gu…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting