Anna Maria Island Sun

06/09/2024

Happy SUNset Sunday!

06/08/2024

The nesting sea turtles are here! Learn all about how you can help momma and baby sea turtles in Turtle Tips.

During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips to keep turtles safe on the beaches of Anna Maria Island.

06/08/2024

See how many sea turtle nests are on Anna Maria Island in this week's Nesting News!

It's sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island.

06/08/2024

Looking for a church while you're on Anna Maria Island? There are six, including Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran and non-denominational.

06/07/2024

The School for Constructive Play has a new owner.

A familiar face is taking over the reigns from Teacher Pam at the School for Constructive Play in Holmes Beach.

06/07/2024

A suspect has been charged in the Sunny Shores shooting that occurred last night.

Shootings in Cortez on Thursday night left two victims injured and one male suspect in custody, according to MCSO.

06/07/2024

Enjoy this week's political cartoon by Steve Borggren.

06/07/2024

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06/07/2024

Your vote in November can help improve water quality. Learn more in this week's Reel Time with angler Rusty Chinnis.

Learn more about the Vote Water initiative and how your turn at the ballot box can help to make local waterways cleaner.

06/06/2024

Anna Maria's mayor is hopeful the state's proposed vacation rental regulations won't make it to the governor's desk.

The Florida Legislature’s proposed vacation rental regulation preemption has not yet been transmitted to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

06/06/2024

This week's editorial discusses coconut palm trees and an agreement between the city of Bradenton Beach and developer Shawn Kaleta.

A newly signed palm tree agreement for maintenance on coconut palms planted in Bradenton Beach is discussed in this week's editorial.

06/06/2024

Find what you're looking for in The Sun!

Use the Anna Maria Island Sun's classified ads to find just about everything for sale, rent, or hire on the Island and the mainland.

06/06/2024

Learn about reverse mortgages in this week's Castles in the Sand.

Real estate expert Louise Bolger explains what a reverse mortgage is and how it affects your property in this week's Castles in the Sand.

06/05/2024

A new camera system is being installed to enforce safe driving in the Anna Maria Elementary school zone.

Holmes Beach commissioners are entering into an agreement with Blue Line Solutions for a camera system to catch school zone speeders.

06/05/2024

Jewfish Key will remain a part of the Town of Longboat Key.

Jewfish Key will remain a part of the town of Longboat Key, at least for now.

06/05/2024

Congratulations to The Center's new youth soccer champs!

The spring youth soccer championships may be over at The Center of Anna Maria Island but the big kids still have yet to take the pitch.

06/05/2024

Read all about the proposed charter amendments in Anna Maria.

The mayor and commission remain divided on a proposed home rule statement being added to the city charter.

06/05/2024

The Sun's out! See the latest edition at www.amisun.com.

06/04/2024

The Reimagining Pine Avenue project is planning to start in a bit of a different way than originally planned.

The block-by-block approach would begin with the installation of brick paver sidewalks where no sidewalks currently exist.

06/04/2024

The landscaper who installed the coconut palm trees down Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach is still awaiting payment for the job.

The cost of the coconut palm tree project is $50,000, including a $10,000 donation from developer Shawn Kaleta, who made that donation on April 10, according to the city clerk.

06/04/2024

See what's happening this week on Anna Maria Island in The Sun's events calendar!

06/04/2024

Check out The Sun's 2024 Hurricane Guide!

06/04/2024

There's an agreement finally for the coconut palms planted along Bridge Street.

The palm tree agreement between Bradenton Beach and one of Shawn Kaleta’s LLCs has a term of 30 years.

06/03/2024

See what meetings are happening this week in The Sun's Government calendar!

06/03/2024

Have a laugh with Beach Nutz!

06/03/2024

Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge is switching races to run against fellow incumbent Commissioner George Kruse for the District 7 at-large seat.

Incumbent District 3 Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge announced he’s no longer seeking reelection in his current district.

06/02/2024

The City of Holmes Beach tennis courts will be closed for surface repairs starting June 3. It is estimated that the work will take approximately 2 weeks. For questions please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or call 941-708-5768.