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Protecting paradise through partnership 

Jul 21, 2026 – Rodney Kwiatkowski
February 24, 2026
By SUN contributor

A farewell to Tom

BY CINDY LANE Tom Vaught was the kindest, funniest, most humble person I ever worked with in the news business, and he and his wife, Darcy, and I became instant friends.  Tom worked for th…
February 18, 2026
By Rodney Kwiatkowski
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What statewide recognition says about West Manatee Fire Rescue

Effective public safety does not begin when an emergency occurs; it begins long before, through planning, prevention, leadership and accountability.  In 2025, West Manatee Fire Rescue (WMFR)…
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January 13, 2026
By Joe Hendricks
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2026 brings change and consistency

Longtime Anna Maria Island Sun employees Bob Alexander (general manager, classified ads and distribution) and John Reitz (accounting and finances) are the new owners of Longboard Communications and t…
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December 16, 2025
By Steve Borggren
November 11, 2025
By SUN contributor

Thanks to Carol Soustek

I am writing to thank and express my gratitude to Carol for her years of service as a Holmes Beach Commissioner and former chair. I have had the pleasure of working beside Carol for the past six year…
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July 2, 2025
By Sun staff

Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

https://issuu.com/annamariaislandsun/docs/anna_maria_island_sun_july_2_2025_readers_choice
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May 20, 2025
By Cindy Lane
So long, farewell

Coast Lines: So long, farewell

Memorial Day marks exactly eight months since Hurricane Helene flooded Anna Maria Island. Many friends have left the Island since then, and it was not anyone’s first choice, nor did any leave on the…
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April 14, 2025
By Steve Borggren
February 24, 2025
By SUN contributor

Local news matters

I am a snowbird but come regularly to AMI and we love it. We picked up your paper today and I feel confirmed in the need for independent local news. You have many articles about local government’s co…
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February 11, 2025
By SUN contributor

Letter to the Editor: No rechristening for Gulf of Mexico

I am writing in reference to the article in the Feb. 5 issue titled, “A Gulf by any other name.” The so-called president can wield his Sharpie and declare that it’s the Gulf of America, but it has be…
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