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June 16, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

City Pier lease awarded to GSM Partners

Brian Seymour, Ben Sato and Jason Sato have been awarded the lease for both Anna Maria City Pier buildings.

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June 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

AMI friends say farewell to Joey Lester

The Island lost a dear friend with the recent passing of JoAnn “Joey” Lester. 
    June 10, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria code enforcement manager placed on administrative leave

    ANNA MARIA – Code Enforcement Manager Tom Collins was recently placed on paid administrative leave and an investigation was initiated regarding his a…
    June 10, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Hearing held for Stewart, Warren-Kaleta, StayTerra motion to dismiss 

    A motion to dismiss hearing for the StayTerra/Stewart/Warren-Kaleta lawsuit was conducted by Judge Charles Sniffen.
    June 5, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Juvenile e-bike rider struck on Manatee Avenue

    A 13-year-old boy riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle late Friday morning on Manatee Avenue. The driver of the SUV involved in the accident was…
    June 2, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Second Avenue alternative to Gulf Drive might be eliminated

    HOLMES BEACH – City officials are considering altering the traffic patterns along Second Avenue and Fifth Avenue to prevent those residential streets…
    June 2, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Holmes Beach stormwater fee discussions continue

    On May 26, Holmes Beach city officials continued the stormwater fee assessment discussion that began on May 12. 
    June 2, 2026 | SUN contributor

    Holmes Beach: A planned community 

    BY LAUREL NEVANS SPECIAL TO THE SUN HOLMES BEACH – When you hear the words “planned community,” they may evoke visions of homeowner’s associations…

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      Island Players bid farewell to beloved director and actor

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

      Beach Nutz

      Learn about sea turtles at weekly Turtle Talks

      Turtle Watch volunteer Peggy Welch discussed sea turtle nesting habits. – Leslie Lake | Sun

        Outdoors

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

        Courtesy: It’s only common sense

        A school of tarpon moves along the beaches of Anna Maria.- Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        Game-changing trolling motors

        The new Power-Pole Move PV features a digital readout right on the housing and indicator lights on the head to provide anglers with all the information they need with a glance allowing them to concentrate on catching fish. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

        Profiles In Conservation: John Kolojeski

        John Kolojeski listened to scientists from the Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay estuary programs speak during the Clean Water Ad Hoc Committee’s partner workshop in April. – Rusty Chinnis | Sun

          Business

          Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce | Castles in the Sand | Retail | Restaurants | Bars | Real estate | Development | Tourism

          We’re in hurricane season – better read your insurance policy

          Does your family have a pot of gold?

          Why can’t so many buy a home?

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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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