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July 24, 2026 | Leslie Lake | Featured

Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 turtle nests

Heavy surf from the Gulf and strong winds from Tropical Storm Bertha impacted 189 sea turtle nests on Anna Maria Island.

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July 21, 2026 | Leslie Lake

Moose lodge donates $10,000 to police department

Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge 2188 gave the city a $10,000 donation to purchase eight mini ballistic shields for the city’s police officers.
    July 15, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Causeway watercraft rentals remain a concern

    The Palma Sola Causeway is part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)-designated scenic highway that stretches from 75th Street W. and M…
    July 14, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Request to vacate city property to be placed on fall ballot

    HOLMES BEACH – In November, Holmes Beach’s registered voters will determine whether an undeveloped and vacant city-owned alley will be vacated to the…
    July 8, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria cabana rental discussions resume 

    City officials plan to further revise the beach cabana rental regulations the city of Anna Maria enacted in March.
    July 8, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Commission suspends Second Avenue discussions, for now

    HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach commissioners have discontinued for the foreseeable future their discussions about altering or adjusting the flow of traf…
    July 8, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Judge dismisses StayTerra lawsuits against Stewart, Warren-Kaleta

    The civil lawsuits StayTerra Vacations filed against Kiri Stewart and Jennifer Warren-Kaleta were dismissed on June 18 by 12th Judicial Circuit Judge…
    July 7, 2026 | Rodney Kwiatkowski

    Understanding the scope of vacation rentals in Manatee County

    MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County commissioners are considering imposing stricter vacation rental regulations in the unincorporated areas of Manatee Co…

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      Fourth of July parade returns to AMI 

      The Anna Maria Island Privateers hosted the Fourth of July parade. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

      Swordfish Grill hosts Fourth of July hot dog eating contest

      These were three of the eight hot dog eating contest participants. – Ernie Vanderwalt | Sun

      Island Players bid farewell to beloved director and actor

      In 2025, Valerie Lipscomb and Jim Thaggard starred in “Death by Design.” – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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        Salty Dawg: Wade In

        Where’s Krysta

        Voting and the future of fishing

        The expression on the face of A.J. Fernandez, left, attests to the lifetime memory shared with his brother, Henry, and his dad, Adam. – Meaghan Fernandez | Submitted

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          AMI Outfitters moves to Holmes Beach

          Owner Jennifer Hagey inside the new AMI Outfitters location. – AMI Outfitters | Submitted

          The financial reality of owning a home

          To cut or not to cut property taxes

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            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

            Pat Carlucci discusses ‘Baseball in Paradise’

            Anna Maria Island Historical Society board member Carolyn Orshak visited with Pat Carlucci during his book signing at the museum. – Joe Hendricks | Sun

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