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Jan 2, 2022 – Jason Schaffer
December 19, 2021
By SUN contributor
Public gives input on comprehensive plan changes

Public gives input on comprehensive plan changes

HOLMES BEACH – Work on the proposed revisions to the city’s comprehensive plan are almost complete and planning commissioners are seeking input from the public on the changes they’ve come up with…
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December 19, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
AMI Moose Lodge celebrates Christmas

AMI Moose Lodge celebrates Christmas

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 welcomed Rudolph, Santa and other guests to its annual children’s Christmas party Saturday morning. Joined by parents and grandparents, more t…
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December 19, 2021
By SUN contributor
City recognizes outstanding community service

City recognizes outstanding community service

HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners gave community members and staff cause to celebrate with the presentation of their annual awards and community service recognitions. During their final meeting of…
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December 19, 2021
By SUN contributor
Commission splits on dress code decision

Commission splits on dress code decision

HOLMES BEACH – In trying to ease rifts among Holmes Beach commissioners, new commission Chair Carol Soustek inadvertently gave them something to argue about. Soustek presented her fellow commissio…
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December 18, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Chiles Group hosts Christmas party for underprivileged kids

Chiles Group hosts Christmas for Kids

ANNA MARIA – The Chiles Group’s 26th Annual Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids Party brought holiday joy to 60 youngsters, many of whom were making their first visit to Anna Maria Island. The annual…
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December 18, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Hunters Point faces dock permit challenge

Hunters Point faces dock permit challenge

CORTEZ – The construction of the first Hunters Point Resort & Marina home is underway, but developer Marshall Gobuty is facing a dock-related permitting challenge from a neighboring marina owner…
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December 18, 2021
By Cindy Lane
Piney Point closure date set

Piney Point deep well permit approved

PALMETTO – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has issued a permit for Manatee County to build a 3,300-foot-deep well to permanently store wastewater from the Piney Point phosph…
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December 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Brian Haddix benefit taking place Sunday

Brian Haddix benefit set for Sunday

CORTEZ – A fundraiser will be held for Brian “Hardcore” Haddix at Bunny & Pirates Bazaar on Sunday, Dec. 19 from noon until 5 p.m. Haddix, 52, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer that has…
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December 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Santa stops in Anna Maria

Santa stops in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – The city hosted its inaugural Santa Stops Here holiday event Friday at City Pier Park. The city has hosted similar holiday events at the park in past years, but the Santa Stops Here e…
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December 13, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Bright Holiday Lights contestants spread holiday cheer

Bright Holiday Lights contestants spread holiday cheer

ANNA MARIA – Carol and Larry Craft and the Anna Maria General Store have retained their previous rank as winners of the city’s 3rd Annual Bright Holiday Lights decorating contest. The winners were…
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April 9, 2025
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The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting