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This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Looking south from Anna Maria to Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach June 20, the official start of summer, beachgoers appear to be social distancing with their families and groups, many clustered under canopies. Islander Photo: Jack Elka
Sandy storm approaches
Christopher Milne Gething captures an incoming storm from the deck at his home on Tidy Island the evening of June 26, as it rolls in from the southeast across Sarasota Bay toward the beaches. “Note the ‘Saharan’ sand in the storm,” and the Sarasota skyline in the distance, he said in his email. Islander Courtesy Photo
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
Holmes Beach considers owner-resident parking permits
by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
HOLMES BEACH — He said it was a “work in progress.” Now, progress is proceeding. When Holmes Beach Police Chief […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, Feature, News
Nesting activity slows, hatchlings anticipated
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — It’s almost the time when sea turtle nesting wanes and hatchlings wax on Anna Maria Island […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News, Wildlife
Census advocates: Celebrate America, be counted
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
An estimated 2.5 million people lived in a newly independent nation July 4, 1776. That’s according to the “facts-for-features” stats […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, Feature, News
COVID-19 cases surge in Florida, island numbers swell
by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
In this instance, safety does not lie in numbers. Manatee County confirmed a new record 270 positive cases in one […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, Feature, News
Center closes after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — The coronavirus arrived last week at the Center of Anna Maria Island. The center closed indefinitely […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
Island law enforcement ready for July 4 — rush or bust
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — Law enforcement will stand vigilant, but this year’s Fourth of July celebration on Anna Maria Island […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News, Police
Let summer begin for AMI
Looking south from Anna Maria to Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach June 20, the official start of summer, beachgoers appear to be social distancing with their families and groups, many clustered under canopies. Islander Photo: Jack Elka
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, Featured Image, News
Anna Maria pier opening discussed, 1 lease settled, 1 to go
by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
ANNA MARIA — “It’s just breathtaking,” Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy told commissioners June 25 about the new Anna Maria […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
Health Dept.: No swim posted at Bayfront North
MANATEE COUNTY — The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County issued a “no swim” advisory June 25 for Bayfront […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
Eyes on the road – 07-01-2020
The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices: Multiple locations in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News, Police
Pandemic surges, 2 of 3 island cities mandate masks
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — Hard decisions come to all levels of leadership in a pandemic. Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, Feature, News
Preparing for primary
Voter registration in advance of the August primary continues through July 20. Also, the deadline to request a mail-in-ballot for […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
Quiet celebrations anticipated for July 4 holiday
by Brook Morrison | Be the first to comment
ANNA MARIA ISLAND — The annual Anna Maria Island Fourth of July Parade has been canceled due to the pandemic, […]
Category: 07-01-2020, Community, News
The Islander’s 2020 Top Notch photo contest launches
The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite the […]
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The Islander’s 2020 Top Notch photo contest launches | Be the first to comment
2 of 3 island cities mandate face coverings | 2 comments
Coronavirus spike prompts little concern among islanders | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Make way for beach renourishment | by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
COVID-19 cases reach record highs in Manatee County | by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
DOT opens study for Longboat Pass Bridge options | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
BB-CRA seeks artist for roundabout sculpture | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Tourism experts track travelers’ sentiments during pandemic | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
County to remove 87 more pine trees at Coquina Beach | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Island cities, county to work together on beach parking issues | by ChrisAnn Allen | Be the first to comment
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Sports
Center sports halted due to COVID-19, KRC resumes matches
by Kevin P. Cassidy
Adult summer soccer kicked off June 18 at the Center of Anna Maria Island with nine coed teams committed to […]
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Summer cheer for adult soccer startup — ‘it’s a kick in the grass’
23rd June 2020 | Be the first to comment
Adult football champs crowned, Magic sets soccer tryouts
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Fishing
Moving into July, temps run hot, fishing action hotter
by Capt. Danny Stasny
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains hot and is only getting hotter as summer progresses. Fishing inshore is yielding some […]
Recent Stories
Temperatures, fishing action transition with summer heat
23rd June 2020 | Be the first to comment
Fish by morning, avoid afternoon heat to get best bite
16th June 2020 | Be the first to comment
Real Estate
Island real estate transactions – 07-01-2020
by Bonner Joy
799 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, a 4,169 sfla / 7,209 sfur 4bed/4bath Gulffront home built in 2015 on a […]
Streetlife
Streetlife – 07-01-2020
Anna Maria June 19, 700 block of Jacaranda Road, near drowning. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office assisted Manatee County Emergency […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, July 1, 2020
ITEMS FOR SALE LEATHER COUCH AND recliner, like new, $90 and $65. 941-778-3920, 941-778-5542. Delivery possible. HANDMADE WOOD queen bed […]