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Permit parking only in effect

Leslie Lake -
BRADENTON BEACH – As crews work their way down Gulf Drive South to complete the South Bradenton Beach Gravity System Relocation Project, temporary permit...
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COMMUNITY NEWS

High speed pursuit on Bridge Street ends in arrest

Jason Schaffer -
BRADENTON BEACH – According to witnesses, at least one of whom took video, a man later identified as Kevin Rodriguez, 48, of Bradenton left...

Season’s first named storm bypasses AMI

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Driver pleads not guilty in deadly crash

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Government calendar

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Board rules in favor of Hunters Point docks

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ENTERTAINMENT

Beach Nutz

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Events

Kristin Swain -
Thursday, June 8 Summer Reading: STEM Show with Science Scope, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. AMI Chamber luncheon, Mademoiselle Paris, 9906...

Concert for Peace returns in June

Jason Schaffer -
CORTEZ - Cortez restauranteur Bob Slicker, owner of Slicker’s Eatery, is once again gathering members of the Anna Maria Island Rotary Club and the...

Island Players prepare final play of season

Jason Schaffer -
ANNA MARIA - The Island Players, Manatee County’s oldest community theater, plans to go out with a bang this season. After directing “The Psychic,” the...

OUTDOORS

Loggerheads released after recovering from red tide

Leslie Lake -
ANNA MARIA – In a cooperative effort between Mote Marine Laboratory and The Florida Aquarium, two loggerhead sea turtles were released at Bayfront Park...

Reel Time: Capture the moment

Rusty Chinnis -
The world of photography has evolved with amazing speed over the last two decades and anglers have never had an easier time recording memories...

Turtle Tips

Sun staff -
During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, follow these tips to help turtles:   Turn off lights visible from the beach and close...

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BUSINESS

More fraud red flags

Louise Bolger -
Summer is here and while you’re sitting on the beach you might not want to think about real estate fraud, but fraudsters may be...

Condominium insurance and assessments

Monica Simpson -
Does the talk of insurance make your eyes glaze over? If it does, join the club. Insurance of all types is complex and difficult...

Too good to give up

Fraud by any other name is still fraud

SPORTS

Coaches lead young teams to victory

Monica Simpson -
ANNA MARIA – The beauty of the Island as a community is the strong sense of volunteerism and giving back. Three young men who...

Center soccer kicking toward championships

Curse of the first continues for Center soccer

Cheesecake Cutie remains undefeated in Center youth soccer

Team Gulf Drive Café still undefeated

OPINION

Political cartoon

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Letter to the Editor: Chamber thanks golf tournament participants

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The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank everyone who participated in our 2023 Golf Tournament for Scholarships at IMG Academy Golf...

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