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October 6, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

LaRowe resigns before stepping into new role

On Monday, Sept. 28, City Clerk and city administrator appointee Amber LaRowe submitted her resignation memo to Mayor Mark Short. 

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October 6, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

Video: Holmes Beach City Commission candidates forum, Oct. 1, 2026

On Thursday, Oct. 1, the AMI Sun hosted a Holmes Beach City Commission candidates forum featuring incumbent commissioner Carol Whitmore and first-time challengers Mark Hebden and John Azzata. The three candidates seek the two commission seats to be filled in the city election that concludes on Nov. 3. You can view the forum video here
    October 6, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria parking discussions continue

    Anna Maria’s ongoing efforts to implement a parking program that includes resident permit parking and paid parking were discussed on Sept. 23.
    October 6, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria Commission adopting employee salary ranges

    The city of Anna Maria is adopting a formal compensation framework and compensation administration policy for city employees.
    October 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    City Administrator Amber LaRowe resigns

    City Administrator and former City Clerk Amber LaRowe tendered her resignation Thursday morning.
    September 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Employee complaints resurface in Anna Maria

    ANNA MARIA – Workplace complaints four current and former Anna Maria employees sent Mayor Mark Short in May resurfaced on Tuesday, Sept. 22, when fin…
    September 28, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    New officer responds to past allegations

    BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach’s newest police officer, Andrew Lyon, sat down with The Sun on Sept. 25 to discuss allegations stemming from his pa…
    September 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Diggins, Zaccagnino debate mayoral issues 

    HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach mayoral candidates Dan Diggins and David Zaccagnino shared their views on a multitude of city issues during The Sun’s can…

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       ‘Always a Bridesmaid’ opens Island Players’ Season

      “Always a Bridesmaid” features an all-female cast. – Island Players | Submitted

      Endless Summer Afterglow Party coming to Bridge Street

      Bridge Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the street party. – Leslie Lake | Sun

      Bridge Street to be decked out for Halloween

      Stephanie Citro Hudson and Angela Rodocker, right, presented the Halloween decorating request and concept to the city commission. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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        Reel Time: Fall is in the air

        Capt. David White and his fiancée, Julia Bocox, with a couple of king mackerel caught while fishing with live bait off Anna Maria Island. – Capt. David White | Submitted

        Cortez stone crabber expecting a difficult season

        Cortez stone crabber Wayde Campbell discussed his expectations for the upcoming season. – Leslie Lake | Sun

        Where Waters Meet: Stories of Hope

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           The housing market keeps getting tested

          Three companies seek beach cabana rental agreements in Anna Maria

          Beach cabana rentals in Anna Maria will soon be limited to franchise agreement holders only. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

          HOA communities are growing

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            Center’s summer campers learn skimboarding

            Parker, 7, and Cooper, 9, about to jump onto their skimboards. – Leslie Lake | Sun

            Skim competition returns to Anna Maria

            The One Love AMI Skim Competition took place in Anna Maria. – The Center | Submitted

            Team Cablish & Gentile wins chamber golf tournament

            LaPensee Plumbing, Pools & Air owner Karen LaPensee tossed the bright green golf balls out of the hovering helicopter and one landed in the cup. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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