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Feb 6, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
January 30, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Voyles and Murphy honored as Citizens of the Year

Voyles, Murphy honored as Citizens of the Year

ANNA MARIA – Joan Voyles and Barbara Murphy have been named the city of Anna Maria’s Distinguished Citizens of the Year. The two were recognized in a ceremony at Anna Maria City Hall during the Ja…
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January 30, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Is COVID a concern for our furry friends?

Is COVID-19 a concern for our furry friends?

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – After some big cats in zoos have been shown to not only carry COVID-19, but actually show symptoms, some wonder if their pets are safe. Zoos from Tampa to Washington D.C. and aro…
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January 30, 2022
By Cindy Lane
Work continues to locate, fix Piney Point leaks

Work continues to locate, fix Piney Point leaks

PALMETTO – Workers continue to search for leaks identified last month in a gypsum stack storing contaminated water at the former phosphate plant at Piney Point. Contractors deployed a device last…
January 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Waste Pro, rentals not complying with trash pickup rules

Waste Pro, rentals not complying with trash pickup rules

BRADENTON BEACH – City officials are unhappy about the lack of compliance with the city’s side yard trash pickup requirements for vacation rentals. Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie has repeatedl…
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January 29, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

Fashion show raises funds for AMI Garden Club

ANNA MARIA – The Anna Maria Island Garden Club raised more than $10,000 during its annual fundraising fashion show and luncheon on Jan. 19. The fashion show at The Center of Anna Maria Island feat…
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January 25, 2022
By SUN contributor
Fines levied for Coconuts owners

Fines levied for Coconuts owners

HOLMES BEACH – Special magistrate Michael Connolly isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to renting vacation rental units for a shorter amount of time than is required by city codes. During a Ja…
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January 23, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

Fundraiser started for helpful mechanic

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Mobile automobile mechanic and handyman Keith Alvarez is known around Anna Maria Island for his mechanical expertise and his willingness to help others. Alvarez, 54, a Bradento…
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January 23, 2022
By SUN contributor

County opens new COVID-19 testing site

MANATEE COUNTY – A new COVID-19 testing site is now available at the SUNZ insurance building, 1301 Eighth Ave. in downtown Bradenton. The new location offers free PCR and rapid testing at a walk-u…
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January 17, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Street paving begins this week

Street paving begins this week

ANNA MARIA – Several Anna Maria streets will be repaved during the next two weeks. On Thursday, Jan. 13, Mayor Dan Murphy provided city commissioners with an update on the paving project. He said…
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January 17, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
State legislation threatens ability to adopt local ordinances

State legislation threatens ability to adopt local ordinances

ANNA MARIA – City officials remain concerned about the potential ramifications of two proposed state laws pertaining to the adoption of city ordinances and the related recovery of attorneys’ fees…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting