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Richard “Boston” J. Burnes Jr.
April 29, 2026
Love and Schultz receive Pat Copeland Scholarships
April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
Firefighters train together to strengthen regional readiness
April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026
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April 29, 2026
Love and Schultz receive Pat Copeland Scholarships
April 28, 2026
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors AMI’s city clerks
April 28, 2026
Firefighters train together to strengthen regional readiness
April 28, 2026
Arbor Day celebrated with tree plantings
April 28, 2026
Rooted in Paradise: Native trees we should all know
April 28, 2026
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Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup is May 9
April 29, 2026
Sea Turtle patrols start on Anna Maria Island
April 22, 2026
Reel Time: For the birds
April 21, 2026
Reel Time: Sister Keys Cleanup 2026
April 15, 2026
Rotary Club hosting Reel for Rotary fishing tournament
April 7, 2026
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March 31, 2026
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Time to think positive, no matter what you read
April 29, 2026
End of season, end of sales?
April 21, 2026
Breezy Bakery celebrates five challenging years
April 15, 2026
Artificial intelligence is real estate’s future
April 15, 2026
Fireplaces: Romance or work?
April 7, 2026
Selling your home gives you big tax breaks
March 31, 2026
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CENTER SCOREBOARD: Reel Coastal Properties claims flag football title
March 31, 2026
Lori Waggoner wins Key Royale Club’s match play tournament
March 31, 2026
City to install guideline signs at pickleball courts
March 13, 2026
CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer
March 6, 2026
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February 27, 2026
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February 20, 2026
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May 20, 2025
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May 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured
Rezoning request anticipated for Gloria Dei property
HOLMES BEACH – Preliminary discussions have occurred regarding the possible rezoning of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property for residential development. The church operations ceased in Januar…
Tuesday, May 05
Pines’ ownership group declines residents’ retention proposal
BRADENTON BEACH – An April 10 proposal submitted by the Pines Trailer Park home…
Tuesday, May 05
“Boston Rick’s” life celebrated
BY TRACY ECKERT SPECIAL TO THE SUN ANNA MARIA ISLAND – When you think of Bos…
Tuesday, May 05
Sports Lounge continues Kentucky Derby Day tradition
Tuesday, Apr 28
Majority of Bradenton Beach Police Officers oppose unionization
Tuesday, Apr 28
Satos join Seymour in City Pier lease partnership
Friday, Apr 24
Bradenton Beach considers replacing police department with sheriff’s office
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April 29, 2026 | SUN contributor
Richard “Boston” J. Burnes Jr.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard “Boston,” J. Burnes Jr., 66, of Anna Maria, Florida, on April 7, 2026. He is survived by Andrea Burnes; his sons, Jonathon, Richard III and Benjamin; his wife Melissa; and his grandchildren, Theodore and Samuel. He is also remembered by his sister, Jeanmarie, his brothers, Shawn and Michael, and his wife, Kathy; along with many extended family members, including aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his par…
April 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Love and Schultz receive Pat Copeland Scholarships
Courtney Schultz and Jack Love are this year’s Pat Copeland Scholarship award winners.
April 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Professional Municipal Clerks Week honors AMI’s city clerks
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – In honor of Anna Maria Island’s city clerks, the cities of Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach have proclaimed Sunday, M…
April 28, 2026 | Rodney Kwiatkowski
Firefighters train together to strengthen regional readiness
Over three days, fire agencies across Manatee County came together for an intensive, hands-on training event hosted by the West Manatee Fire Rescue D…
April 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Arbor Day celebrated with tree plantings
On Friday, April 24, trees were planted in Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach in honor of Arbor Day.
April 28, 2026 | SUN contributor
Rooted in Paradise: Native trees we should all know
The Anna Maria Island Garden Club donated the native trees planted during the Friday, April 24, Arbor Day ceremonies.
April 28, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Deputy ‘JoJo’ Parkinson reassigned
Deputy JoAnn “JoJo” Parkinson is no longer a member of the MCSO Anna Maria Unit.
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Upcoming Island events include book signing, crawfish boil, Turtle Talks, “Boston” celebration of life and The Outsider
Annual picnic brings Cortez community together
Attendees had a wide variety of food to choose from. – Leslie Lake | Sun
Female students are the real Lucky Ducky Race for Pace winners
The racing rubber ducks were released into the Manatee River. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
April 29, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Upcoming Island events include book signing, crawfish boil, Turtle Talks, “Boston” celebration of life and The Outsider
Thursday, April 30 Book signing by “Baseball in Paradise: A Century of S…
April 16, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Annual picnic brings Cortez community together
CORTEZ – Attendees at the annual Cortez Community Picnic were treated to a pict…
April 15, 2026 | Joe Hendricks
Female students are the real Lucky Ducky Race for Pace winners
BRADENTON – The 17th Annual Lucky Ducky Race for Pace was held on the Man…
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Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup is May 9
Jim Costa, a frequent volunteer and the event’s namesake, participated in last year’s Bowlees Creek Cleanup. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun
Sea Turtle patrols start on Anna Maria Island
Reel Time: For the birds
Seabirds follow schools of feeding fish, helping anglers find their prey. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun
April 29, 2026 | Rusty Chinnis
Jim Costa Memorial Bowlees Creek Cleanup is May 9
On Saturday, May 9, Suncoast Aqua Ventures will sponsor the Jim Costa Memorial…
April 22, 2026 | SUN contributor
Sea Turtle patrols start on Anna Maria Island
AMI Turtle Watch has begun patrolling the Island beaches and turtles nests have…
April 21, 2026 | Rusty Chinnis
Reel Time: For the birds
Baitfish are once again invading coastal waters, so it’s time to remind anglers…
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End of season, end of sales?
Breezy Bakery celebrates five challenging years
Breezy Bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Leslie Lake | Sun
April 29, 2026 | Louise Bolger
Time to think positive, no matter what you read
According to national real estate reporting, the sky is falling. I agree the ho…
April 21, 2026 | Louise Bolger
End of season, end of sales?
April is almost over, Easter was over two weeks ago, and your house or condo is…
April 15, 2026 | Leslie Lake
Breezy Bakery celebrates five challenging years
On April 9, the fifth anniversary of the Breezy Bakery’s opening, owner Bri Suz…
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CENTER SCOREBOARD: Reel Coastal Properties claims flag football title
Reel Coastal Properties won the The Center’s flag football championship. – The Center | Submitted
Lori Waggoner wins Key Royale Club’s match play tournament
Lori Waggoner won the Key Royale Club’s match play tournament. – KRC | Submitted
City to install guideline signs at pickleball courts
The pickleball court at Lou Barolo Park is one of two city parks that will have signs installed with suggested court guidelines. – Leslie Lake | Sun
March 31, 2026 | SUN contributor
CENTER SCOREBOARD: Reel Coastal Properties claims flag football title
Reel Coastal Properties won The Center’s flag football championship.
March 31, 2026 | SUN contributor
Lori Waggoner wins Key Royale Club’s match play tournament
HOLMES BEACH – Thirteen women began the annual KRC Nine-Hole Handicap Matc…
March 13, 2026 | Leslie Lake
City to install guideline signs at pickleball courts
BRADENTON BEACH – In response to resident requests, the city will be installing…
March 6, 2026 | SUN contributor
CENTER SCOREBOARD: flag football and soccer
8-11 ALL GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL (WEEK 7) Emily Moss Designs 20 (3-3-…
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