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Joe Hendricks

Joe Hendricks

February 11, 2017
Joe Hendricks is the editor of the Anna Maria Island Sun. As a Sun reporter, Joe primarily covers the cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach, including those two city governments. He also covers Island-related matters at the county and state levels, breaking Island news, events and entertainment and more.
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November 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria parking discussions continue

ANNA MARIA – The mayor, city commissioners, planning and zoning board members and the public spent two hours discussing the city’s ongoing efforts to implement a new parking strategy in Anna Maria. …
November 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

 Mayor Titsworth delivers her farewell remarks

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth participated in her final city commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27. 
November 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Diggins wins mayor’s race, Whitmore and Hebden win commission seats

HOLMES BEACH – Dan Diggins defeated David Zaccagnino in the Holmes Beach mayor’s race that concluded on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to the unofficial election results posted at the Manatee County S…
November 5, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Crust & Q outdoor seating increase approved

City commissioners unanimously approved a request from the Crust & Q restaurant owners to increase their outdoor seating allownance.
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Island Express Care provides on-Island health care

Island Express Care provides Anna Maria Island residents and visitors with an urgent care facility that doesn’t require leaving the Island.
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Mayor addresses workplace complaints and investigations 

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short issued a statement regarding how city employees’ workplace complaints are investigated and acted upon. 
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Preserved cottage is Sato Real Estate’s new sales office

ANNA MARIA – On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Sato Real Estate office in Anna Maria celebrated the grand opening of its new sales office. The new office is an old cottage from the 1920s that was relocated t…
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach mayor’s race to be decided soon 

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the winner of the Holmes Beach mayor’s race will be known at some point after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
October 27, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Holmes Beach commission race to be decided soon

The city election that concludes on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will determine which two candidates will serve two-year terms on the Holmes Beach City Commission.
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Anna Maria Community Farmers Market back in full swing

The Anna Maria Community Farmers Market takes place every Tuesday on the Roser Church property in Anna Maria.
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

BayFest shines despite rainy weather 

The AMIChamber of Commerce’s 25th annual BayFest celebration took place on Saturday, Oct. 17, despite the rainy weather.
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Moose lodge throws children’s Halloween party

 BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge #2188 held its annual children’s Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 17. The rainy weather discouraged some families from attending, but there was st…
October 20, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Tourist tax funding remains uncertain for tidal valve project

The city of Holmes Beach’s request to use tourist development tax revenues to help fund a tidal check valve project has been delayed indefinitely.
October 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Three cabana rental franchise agreements awarded 

Anna Maria city commissioners awarded beach cabana rental-related franchise agreements to Beach Suites, CabanUp and My Beach Concierge.
October 14, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Workplace concerns discussed at commission meeting

Concerns about the city of Anna Maria’s workplace environment and employee behavior were the topic of three separate discussions during the Thursday, Oct. 8 city commission meeting.