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Anna Maria hosting two events on Memorial Day

Joe Hendricks - May 27, 2023

ANNA MARIA – The city of Anna Maria’s Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute and the city’s Centennial Symphony celebration will take place back-to-back at...

FDOT plans Gulf Drive corridor study

Joe Hendricks - May 22, 2023

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – The city commission will decide whether the Anna Maria-owned portion of Gulf Drive will be included in a $1.5 million...

Hurricane Expo stresses preparedness

Jason Schaffer - May 22, 2023

ARP funds used for Pine Avenue streetlights

Joe Hendricks - May 22, 2023

Final order expected for Hunters Point dock challenge

Joe Hendricks - May 22, 2023

Get ready for Memorial Day weekend

Jason Schaffer - May 22, 2023

ENTERTAINMENT

Beach Nutz

Steve Borggren - May 22, 2023

Events

Kristin Swain - May 22, 2023

Wednesday, May 24 Mah-jongg for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25 Seaside Quilters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,...

Concert for Peace returns in June

Jason Schaffer - May 8, 2023

CORTEZ - Cortez restauranteur Bob Slicker, owner of Slicker’s Eatery, is once again gathering members of the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club and the...

Island Players prepare final play of season

Jason Schaffer - May 1, 2023

ANNA MARIA - The Island Players, Manatee County’s oldest community theater, plans to go out with a bang this season. After directing “The Psychic,” the...

OUTDOORS

Suncoast Aqua Ventures holds underwater cleanup

Rusty Chinnis - May 22, 2023

On May 19, Suncoast Aqua Ventures conducted the first-ever underwater cleanup of the Manatee River’s downtown bridges. Partners for the event included Keep Manatee...

Turtle Tips

Leslie Lake - May 22, 2023

During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, follow these tips to help turtles: Turn off lights visible from the beach and close...

Reel Time: Tarpon tactics

Rusty Chinnis - May 15, 2023

Tarpon season is one of the most anticipated times of the year for local anglers. While it’s possible to encounter tarpon occasionally most every...

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Louise Bolger - May 22, 2023

According to Lawrence Yen, whom I quote frequently, “It’s a unique market condition.” Coming from the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, this...