Red tide forecast medium through Monday
Medium levels of patchy red tide are predicted through at least Monday, Nov. 19 around Anna Maria Island, with high levels to the north and south of the Island, according to the University of South Florida/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Collaboration for...
Veterans Day parade honors military
The city of Anna Maria honored current military service men and women along with our veterans during a moving Veterans Day flag ceremony held...
Sun earns nine statewide awards
The Anna Maria Island Sun was recognized with nine awards in the 2018 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition at a ceremony in...
Community News
Devon Straight joins Bradenton Beach Police Department
BRADENTON BEACH – Nineteen-year-old Devon Straight is Bradenton Beach’s newest police officer.
He was sworn in on Thursday morning, Nov. 15, then introduced to the...
Planning commissioners consider commercial rezone
HOLMES BEACH – What started out as a potentially simple commercial rezoning request for an office building currently owned and occupied by Mike Norman...
Entertainment
ArtsHOP draws crowds
HOLMES BEACH – The final night of artsHOP was a huge success, as participating stores, art galleries and cash registers were busy.
At Waterline Marina...
Beach alive with sounds of music
BRADENTON BEACH – Clear skies, minimal red tide and the sounds of music from the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra (AMICCO) made...
‘Baggage’ is a madhouse
ANNA MARIA – Over the past 70 years, the Island Players have produced some unusual plays, and “Baggage” by Sam Bobrick is among the...
Holiday events taking shape
BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Street Merchants are finalizing their plans for the annual Christmas on Bridge Street holiday celebration taking place this year...
Business
So, you want to be a real estate investor
There's only one thing trickier than real estate investing and that’s - well come to think of it there isn’t anything trickier. When it comes...
Before you sell, become a home historian
Last week was Halloween, and we talked about disclosing everything, even if not required by law, that might be negative about your home to...
Outdoors
Reel Time: Preparing for fall fishing
Fall is here even though it may not feel like it. We still have the windows and doors closed and the AC on, but...
Red tide forecast remains high
High levels of red tide are forecast through at least Monday, Nov. 12 in waters around Anna Maria Island, according to the University of...
Sports
Planet Stone, Bins Be Clean, Sato Real Estate on top
In the final week of the youth soccer regular season, Planet Stone finished in first place for the youngsters making up the eight- to...
Little cleats, lots of fun
The chill in the air last Tuesday night was paired with the sounds of youth soccer at The Center of Anna Maria Island. Several...
Opinion
The Sun election recommendations
Bradenton Beach City Commission
Ralph Cole
Marilyn Maro
Holmes Beach City Commission
Pat Morton
Holmes Beach Mayor
Judy Holmes Titsworth
Holmes Beach Charter Review Commission
(vote for up to five)
Claudia Carlson
Nancy Deal
Thomas...
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Trunk or Treat
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Longboat coyote
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Holmes Beach mayoral forum
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Keep the Gulf clean
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Bye Bortie
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More whale sharks spotted
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Didgeridoo concert at Holmes Beach library
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Green sea turtle release
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Sandpiper sunset
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Plane creates buzz over AMI
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Olympic mullet jumping
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Palm frond weaving
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Royal tern rejection
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Mullet roundup off Anna Maria Island
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Turtle hatchling release
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Eternal Summer Surf Camp
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Pelicans feeding
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Cortez stone crab trap making
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TOM VETERANS DAY
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Cortez docks
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