Symphony on the Sand preparations underway
BRADENTON BEACH – Tickets are on sale for the Sixth Annual Symphony on the Sand concert and gourmet food event at Coquina Beach on...
Local singer sets sights on Nashville
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local musician Montana Modderman’s first single, “Didn’t Mean To,” is out now and the 21-year-old is ready to take her...
How many hot dogs can you eat?
CORTEZ – The Swordfish Grill will host its Fifth Annual Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4.
Given...
Nature activities for the family
NEST nature days begin
The new Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology will open its doors for an afternoon of exploration on Friday,...
Going green for St. Patrick’s Day
Thanks to Sean Murphy, the 20th Annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade was arguably the best one yet.
The luck of the Irish descended...
St. Paddy’s parade on Sunday
HOLMES BEACH - The Beach Bistro’s 20th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will happen on Sunday, March 18 at 4 p.m.
Those wanting to participate...
History comes to life at Heritage Day
ANNA MARIA – Chilly Saturday morning temperatures didn’t keep anyone away from this year’s Heritage Day celebrations at the Anna Maria Island Historical Society...
Insider’s Island – The insider’s guide to outdoors AMI
There’s more to outdoors life on Anna Maria Island than you think.
From kayaking mangrove tunnels to diving a historic wreck to finding your perfect...
Art around the Island
Making something beautiful
The Island Branch Library’s Quilting Club meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, at 5701 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. It’s...
New Year’s fireworks at Beach House
BRADENTON BEACH - Once again, the Beach House restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive, will ring in the New Year with a fireworks show, weather permitting,...
Wienermobile drivers relish the attention
HOLMES BEACH – In these days of conspicuous consumption, a standout vehicle is a must, and one of the most outstanding sets of wheels...
Entertainment
Clubs
Needles and hooks
The Island Branch Library Knit and Crochet Club meets at 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m....
Entertainment
Art
A call to artists
The Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, is asking for submissions to its “Past to Present” photography...
Entertainment
Art
Winterfest
The 30th Annual Winterfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10, from 10...
