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January 20, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Holmes Beach residents oppose potential ferry landing location 

At least 35 Holmes Beach residents have signed a petition opposing a potential Gulf Island Ferry stop location in Holmes Beach.

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January 23, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

AMI Garden Club wants to spruce up beach accesses

The Anna Maria Island Club seeks $1,000 donations to help beautify the beach access points in Holmes Beach.
    January 22, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Dog park concerns addressed

    The Scentral Park dog park in Holmes Beach has been resodded as part of the city’s response to requests and concerns voiced by dog park users during…
    January 22, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Commission discusses Ward 4 vacancy

    City commissioners discussed filling the vacant Ward 4 city commission seat, but the lone applicant, Robert Talham, didn’t attend the meeting. 
    January 21, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Parks ordinance addresses beach yoga, dogs and vending

    Beach yoga classes and group yoga sessions were a topic of discussion during a Jan. 5 city commission workshop.
    January 21, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    City facing challenges with FEMA reimbursements

    Bradenton Beach Chief John Cosby outlined the challenges the city faces with approximately $500,000 in hurricane-related FEMA reimbursements.
    January 15, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria seawall regulations being amended

    ANNA MARIA – City commissioners adopted a 60-day emergency ordinance that addresses existing city code that’s been preventing property owners from re…
    January 13, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bungalow Beach Resort owner objects to parking stipulations

    BRADENTON BEACH – Bungalow Beach Resort owner Gayle Luper emailed City Planner Luis Serna to register a protest against the parking stipulations he r…

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      Arts and crafts show attracts regional artists and creators

      Painter Kristina Grillo with one of her contemporary abstract paintings. – Lance Roy | Sun
      Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’

      Artists’ Guild members ‘Paint the Town’

      From left, LuAnn Widegreen, Leslie Robbins, Wendell Graham and Sandy Staley with their finished paint-around paintings. – Lance Roy | Sun
      Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

      Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show returns this weekend

      The Anna Maria Winter Art & Craft Show will feature a wide variety of artists’ offerings. – Blue Ribbon Events | Submitted

        Outdoors

        Birds | Coast Lines | Environment | Fishing | Parks | Reel Time

        Reel Time: The Price of Inattention

        Proving the point that we have some excellent fishing locally, Ed Repins, of Tampa, and his brother, Kurt (not shown), each caught over 20 reds in two days while fishing with Captain Justin Moore. – Capt. Justin Moore | Submitted
        Reel Time: Why Mullet Jump

        Reel Time: Why Mullet Jump

        Longtime commercial mullet fishermen are convinced that mullet are communicating when they jump. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun
        Mullet fishermen reporting a good season

        Mullet fishermen reporting a good season

        Wyatt Walker tosses a mullet into a weighing bin at Cortez Bait & Seafood. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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          Beach Shop owners express hope and gratitude

          The Beach Shop on Cortez Road remains open thanks to the community’s support. – The Beach Shop | Submitted

          Castles in the Sand: Critical ignoring and crystal balls

          Marketing for the new year

            Sports

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            Key Royale Golf Club scoreboard

            From left, Bruce Christenson, John Hackinson, Bob Rowley led the way during the Men’s President’s Cup tournament. – Key Royale Golf Club | Submitted

            Center Scoreboard: flag football, soccer

            Hole-in-one for MacMillan

            Bill MacMillan scored a hole-in-one at Key Royale Golf Club on Dec. 19. Using his 5-wood on Hole #3, measuring 132 yards, it was his second career hole-in-one. Bill then treated the golfers to traditional beverages. – Key Royale Golf Club | Submitted

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