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September 1, 2026 | Joe Hendricks | Featured

Commercial activity increasing at Kingfifish Boat Ramp

Holmes Beach officials are growing concerned about the commercial activity at the Kingfish Boat Ramp.

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September 1, 2026 | Rodney Kwiatkowski

Local firefighters deployed to Texas wildfire

wo Manatee County firefighters have been deployed to North Texas to assist with the ongoing response to the Ross Fire, which is one of the largest wildfires in North Texas history.
    August 25, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria’s proposed paid parking raises many questions 

    The proposed parking program will be discussed at The Center on Monday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m.
    August 25, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    City extends Bridge Street paid parking lot permit 

    The Bradenton Beach Commission granted a one-year extension of a temporary use permit that allows a paid parking lot to operate at the west end of Br…
    August 25, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    City seeks TDC, county support for tide valve project 

     HOLMES BEACH – The city of Holmes Beach seeks $344,500 of the county’s tourist development tax (TDT) revenues to install 92 tide valves through…
    August 25, 2026 | Leslie Lake

    Bradenton Beach commission discusses possible cabana ordinance

    The city commission considered an ordinance that would regulate beach cabana rental companies while discussing other recent violations on city beache…
    August 18, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Anna Maria revising beach cabana rental regulations

    Anna Maria’s previously enacted beach cabana rental regulations are undergoing significant revisions.
    August 18, 2026 | Joe Hendricks

    Island voters help decide county, state and federal primary races

    MANATEE COUNTY – Anna Maria Island and Cortez voters helped decide the Republican primary winner in the countywide County Commission District 6…

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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

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        The Sportsman Swap is back

        The Sportsman Swap is a chance to exchange gear and ideas with others who are passionate about hunting, fishing and environmental conservation. – Submitted

        Residents express concerns about sea turtle safety

        These disoriented sea turtle hatchlings wound up in a storm drain. – Submitted

        Suncoast Fly Fishers hosting ladies fly fishing tournament

        The ladies fishing tournament will be held on Sept. 12. – Submitted

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          Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern opens in Cortez

          Tonya and Doug Lutz, center, stand behind the bar with their family members Adison Lutz, Kellen Decker, Christian Decker (front), Larissa Quijano and Dan Quijano. – Leslie Lake | Sun

          April, May, June tourism remained strong

          Isiah Lewis provided the tourism activity and spending report. – Manatee County | Submitted

          Too many people, too few homes

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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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