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Jun 17, 2024 – Sun staff
June 1, 2024
By Jason Schaffer

Multiple agencies predict above-average 2024 hurricane season

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, and although Anna Maria Island dodged direct hits from two maj…
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May 30, 2024
By Sun staff
Hurricane names 2024

Hurricane names 2024

The World Meteorological Organization released the names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. These names will be used in alphabetical order to identify hurricanes, tropical storms and other meteo…
April 15, 2024
By Louise Bolger

Prepare for hurricane season

Call me crazy, but whenever the hurricane predictions are disclosed for the impending hurricane season it seems to always be the highest number of storms EVER. Well, this year’s predictions are again…
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April 1, 2024
By Jason Schaffer
Hurricane season predicted to be far above average

Hurricane season predicted to be far above average

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The Island dodged direct hits from major hurricanes in 2022 (Ian) and 2023 (Idalia), but this year may be different, according to AccuWeather, whose prediction for 2024 is far abo…
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March 18, 2024
By Leslie Lake

Bird Tips

During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. Teach kids not to chase birds…
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January 24, 2024
By Sun staff
Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings

Turtle Tips

During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, follow these tips to help turtles:   Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting se…
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January 24, 2024
By Cindy Lane

Insider’s Island – The insider’s guide to outdoors AMI

There’s more to outdoors life on Anna Maria Island than you think. From kayaking mangrove tunnels to diving a historic wreck to finding your perfect beach, here is a guide that will turn you into…
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December 23, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Year in review: Environment

Year in review: Environment

MANGROVE VIOLATIONS In January, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection levied an $8,500 fine for improper mangrove trimming and debris removal activities that occurred at Carlos Beruff’s…
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December 23, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Year in Review: Tourism

Year in Review: Tourism

Journal featured a full-page article about Anna Maria’s 34216 zip code being the second most expensive in Florida. It ranked second only to the ultra-exclusive Fisher Island in Miami, which is home t…
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December 23, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Year in Review: Cortez

Year in Review: Cortez

CORTEZ COMMERCIAL FISHING FESTIVAL CELEBRATES VILLAGE The 41st Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival took place on Feb. 18-19 in the historic fishing village. The festival, which celebrated 100…
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April 9, 2025
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