Monica Simpson, Author at AMI Sun

FEATURED

Bioluminescence dazzles AMI beachgoers

Leslie Lake - September 21, 2023

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The bioluminescent glow coming off the water in recent nights may be related to the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, according...

Holmes Beach Commissioners approve budget first reading

Kristin Swain - September 19, 2023

HOLMES BEACH – The city’s new budget and millage rate has received unanimous support from commissioners during an initial public hearing and vote. Despite Commissioner...

County takes no action against dog owner after multiple attacks

Jason Schaffer - September 19, 2023

Tingley library elevating for parking spaces

Leslie Lake - September 19, 2023

City budget approval expected Thursday

Joe Hendricks - September 19, 2023

Vote-by-mail requests require annual renewal

Joe Hendricks - September 19, 2023

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Farce of Nature’ begins Players’ 75th season with laughs

Jason Schaffer - September 19, 2023

ANNA MARIA - Director Mike Lusk’s talented cast brings plenty of laughs as the Island Players’ first performance of their historic 75th season hits...

Beach Nutz

Steve Borggren - September 18, 2023

Events

Kristin Swain - September 18, 2023

Wednesday, Sept. 20 One-on-one tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2-4 p.m. Town Hall with Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse, Island Branch...

Fourth of July Parade wet, wild fun

Jason Schaffer - July 11, 2023

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – More than 120 participants in the annual Anna Maria Island Privateers Fourth of July Parade loaded their vehicles with water...

OUTDOORS

Idalia erodes Island beaches

Leslie Lake - September 19, 2023

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane Idalia's storm surge eroded the Island's renourished beaches, but the full extent of the damage and when it will...

Investigation continues into SeaPort Manatee oil spill

Leslie Lake - September 19, 2023

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Hurricane Idalia's storm surge eroded the Island's renourished beaches, but the full extent of the damage and when it will...

Suncoast Waterkeeper to host ‘Value of Wetlands’ panel

Rusty Chinnis - September 19, 2023

Development and the environment can be compatible. While I know that might seem like an antithetical statement, when greed and power don’t cloud the...