Holmes Beach, FL News

• Holmes Beach, FL News
• Snook Adams Kid Day is today!
• Feel free to post names and stories if you like, of the brave people you remembe...
• Anna Maria Elementary School kindergarten teacher Maureen Loveland catches up on...
• FYI: Friday, May 25 • 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Anna Maria Power Squadron, U.S. Coast Guar...
• Michael Corbino and Michael Corbino Jr. hold their tarpon catch for a quick phot...
• What kind of plans do you have on the island for Memorial Day weekend?
• Bob Hageman of Holmes Beach shows off the cobia he caught in the Gulf of Mexico...
• Join us next time for great pet photos! The fun-draiser for Moonracer Animal Res...
• A sign on the door last week announces the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Ho...
• Happy new week! The May 23rd classifieds are posted already at: www.islander.org
• Tomorrow! Come on over!
• Jack Altekruse from Indianapolis shows off one of the tarpon he caught on a rece...
• News alert: Longboat Key police chief killed in crash Longboat Key police chie...
• Do you use the trolley? Ridership of the fare-free Island Trolley increased 24.8...
• AMI Chamber of Commerce Card Exchange
• Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms!
• Mother's Day is THIS week:
• Your dog deserves an island spa day! AMI Beach Doggies at 2501 Gulf Drive N, Br...
• Good morning and happy 'Find Toni Friday'! If our sales rep, Toni, visits your b...
• If interested in adopting this lil' boy, please call Moonracer Animal Rescue: 94...
• Accusations fly at BB dune-parking lot public hearing A parking area at the Bea...
• Island Real Estate Receives Trip Advisor’s Excellence Award For Second Consecutive Year
• George Myers of Holmes Beach shows off the amberjack he caught 40 miles off Holm...
• Earl Jaffee, visiting Anna Maria Island from Chicago, caught and released this 2...
• Skyway Bridge disaster: A date to forget. Thirty-two years ago today, in what ma...
• Please let us know if you're interested in a chihauhau pair! The person who has...
• Check her out TODAY! 308 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria- at Dogs for the Earth, with he...
• Do you have plans for Cinco de Mayo?
• Picture to follow of Toni - stylin' and accessorizing!
• Be gorgeous wearing a sarong from:
• Gagne Construction specializes in t...
• It is 'Find Toni Friday'! If our sales rep, Toni, is in your place of business,...
• Bill, Eric and Logan Oja, visiting Anna Maria Island from Minnesota, show off a...
• Gulf-Bay Realty second-baseman Evan Talucci gets ready to take out Air & Energy’...
• Sandbar Restaurant player Jean Paul Russo blocks an attempted pass by Walter & A...
• Gulf Bay Realty coach Jesse Brisson encourages Juliet Greene as she gets ready t...
• Saturday is Cinco de Mayo! Bayfront Park in Anna Maria is empty of vehicles now...
• The Coquina Cafe concession stand at Coquina Beach quietly opened in early April...
• Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ric Gatehouse, Florida Forest Service representativ...
• Florida Forest Service spokesman Ed Flowers assists April 25 in raising the Tree...
• Are you on our email list? To receive The Islander classifieds and headline news...
• Events happening today! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — National Prescription Drug Take-Back Da...
• Whew! Toni is back .. had a busy day seeing all of you! Have a great weekend!
• Our Toni went to see: www.gobigfishrealty.com/ ...
• Toni was here today!
• Toni was here today: www.dogsfortheearth.com/ Relax, get clean, save the earth!
• Toni was also visiting: Sol Terre Real Estate 2501 Gulf Drive #101 Bradenton Bea...
• Toni visited: AMI BEACH DOGGIES :) ! Grooming Boutique! 2501 Gulf Drive N., Suit...
• Gayden Shell Kyle Shell is playing at the Island Time Place at the Bistro today...
• Today is 'Find Toni' Friday! If our sales rep, Toni, is meeting with you today -...
• Friends Barbara Truemper-Green, Joanne Taylor-Brown, Kathleen Goerlitz and Lee C...
• Bold and Vivid Colors Exhibit at AMI Art League
• Mia Natale, visiting Anna Maria Island from Massachusetts, shows off her docksid...
• Cole Dunkel-Burger, left, of Michigan caught this 28-inch spotted seatrout, held...
• Islander qualifies for national surf contest Lifelong Islander Christian Daniel...
• Children play a game designed to promote recycling at the April 21 Earth Day fes...
• Palma Sola Elementary second-grader Nikole Cosentino, 8, won the Earth Savers Aw...
• Earth Saver award-winner Jack Love poses with his handmade manatee. Love said he...
• An appropriate guest — Mocha — arrives to the April 21 Earth Day festivities spo...
• The Cortez Bridge State Road 684 linking Bradenton Beach to the mainland is unde...
• Even if it isn't a beach day, there's still plenty to do! 9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Seven...
• Jim Mixon, Mark Mixon, Dave Frankenfield and Mike Brakefield combined on a 5-und...
• Dick Clark has passed away. R.I.P.
• Nico Davis visiting Anna Maria Islandfrom Vermont, shows off the 32-inch redfish...
• The Family Festival is on Sunday! Come out, celebrate the earth, have a lot of fun!
• 3 more 'likes' until we reach 1600!
• Anna Maria Island Night At McKechnie Field Friday April 20,2012! Game Time 6:30P...
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Mary Ann Brockman stops to chat with Lance...
• Scott’s Garage band draws an early crowd Friday evening.
• Holmes Beach celebrates 62 years with party in park. Jeff Asbury, former city al...
• Do you have an opinion about how to keep our beaches clean of garbage, debris, f...
• How are you enjoying the island today? Traffic is easing up ... getting to go to...
• Enjoying CityFest? Looks like a good time!
• Two beautiful dogs looking for fun, happy, great homes! If interested, contact M...
• Anna Maria Island 5th Annual Wedding Festival
• The smoke we're seeing and smelling is from wildfires and a controlled burn nort...
• Ryan Harvey reeled in this hogfish he caught on a shrimp while fishing with Capt...
• Gerry Dahl and Gary Alvord flank John Cassese, who aced the seventh hole at Key...
• Island Easter arrives, appears golden The Rev. Rosemary Backer of Gloria Dei L...
• Happy Easter everyone!
• Matt Danziger holds two blackfin tuna weighing 27 pounds and 17 pounds he caught...
• The March 27 West Manatee Fire Rescue Citizen Fire Academy class of graduates, s...
• 2011 Conga on the Beach with Mike Sales ... from the sky!
• Saturday, April 7: 10 a.m.-noon—Mike Sales Conga on the Beach! Moose Lodge beach...
• Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 7: The Islander and Island Shopping Center merchant...
• The Karrip family, vacationing from Fremont, Mich., enjoyed a day fishing with C...
• NFL Flag Football 8-9 Division Super Bowl champs Beach Bistro Vikings defeated B...
• Is anyone participating in Earth Hour tonight?
• The Anna Maria Island Art League: Call To Artists
• Jimmie McSwain celebrates with winners of her senior tennis tournament at the Sa...
• Ken Rickett carded a 7-under-par 25 to win first place in the Key Royale Club Pr...
• Our Adventurer: Islander reporter Mark Young stands ready for a March 20 challen...
• Anna Maria Island from a bird’s eye — reporter’s — view.
• Islander Adventures with reporter Mark Young! Gulf Coast International Flight Ac...
• And the winner is … Guests at a March 23 art event — a paint out by artist Bob...
• Dog adoptions!
• Let the weekend begin! Have fun, be safe!
• Contemporary artist Bob Brown displays a sample of his abstract art. Also pictur...
• The effects of spring break for area students last week, coupled with normal win...
• Don't forget about the St. Patrick's Day parade! Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m. — Beach...
• Happy St. Patrick's Day! 'LIKE' this if you feel lucky to live on or visit Anna...
• Moonracer Animal Rescue Inc ...
• Moonracer Animal Rescue Inc ...
• Artists' Guild Meeting
• Featured Artist For The Month Of April, 2012
• Anne Moore, visiting from Houston, caught this 26-inch redfish while fishing wit...
• What a beautiful day! Sunny, high around 84 degrees ... how are you enjoying this?
• Abi Van Ostenbridge spikes the ball during a high school tournament in October....
• Eat Here Bears player Jean-Paul Russo makes a great catch as Sand Dollar Steeler...
• A threatened Cuban snowy plover set up a nest March 6 on the shore in Anna Maria...
• Anna Mariaisland Re/Max Gets A New Look
• Remember to change clocks — those that do not adjust automatically — on March 11...
• Andy Markevich, John Markevich and Dan Boesche of Ontario, Canada, show off thei...
• Pat DeCastro and son-in-law Gary Lisbon, visiting from Colorado, caught these 26...
• HBPD Officer Brian Copeman holds the mascot for the Drug Abuse Resistance Educat...
• Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra Concert
• The Goodwin clan, visiting Anna Maria Island on winter break from New Hampshire,...
• Elliot Valenstein of Ann Arbor, Mich., caught this 26-inch redfish in Sarasota B...
• Spencer Simon shows off a trophy flounder he caught using a sand perch for bait...
• The Anna Maria horseshoe regulars, including, from left, John Crawford, Bob Lee,...
• Leap year! What will you do with your 'extra' day tomorrow?
• Workers from Florida Dock & Dredge were busy on the shoreline north of the Anna...
• Softball fun for charity at Birdie Tebbetts Field!
• Anna Maria Island Art League Announces Classes And Workshops For March 2012
• Music teacher Krissy Kerber brings her father to the post-Valentine’s Day dance...
• Sharing the love, students and their fathers attend AME’s first Valentine’s Day...
• AME kindergarten student Kylie Huffman and father Gary Huffman enjoy sharing tim...
• The Islander Promise Day group of some 45 couples and friends walk to the shore...
• Have fun at The Cortez FISH Festival?
• Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island Artist Of the Month
• Artists Guild of Anna Maria Island Meeting
• Springfest Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Features National Artists, Boosts Local Economy
• How is everyone dealing with the increase in traffic on the Island?
• Tugboats, dredge equipment and a barge from Florida Dock & Dredge arrive in Bimi...
• Artists Mariarosa and Roger Rockefeller receive guests at their show at Island G...
• At the Art League, 5312 Holmes Boulevard, Christine Galanopoulos, left, and Gera...
• Diane Remington, center, is February’s feature artist at the Artists’ Guild of A...
• February’s Classes and Workshops for the Anna Maria Island Art League
• Keetons Demo/Sale-A-Bration at the Anna Maria Island Art League
• Call to Young Artists for Anna Maria Island Art League’s 'Young at Art Exhibit' Held at Springfest
• There’s something fishy in Cortez. That’s the theme of this year’s annual Commer...
• Roses are red, violets are blue, Click 'Like' if you love Anna Maria Island Beca...
• Found on Holmes Beach - she needs a new home! She is about 2 years old and gorge...
• Valentine's Day Celebration
• Feb.8, 2012
• What is the most romantic place to spend Valentine's Day on the Island?
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce reminder that the next sunrise breakfast i...
• Cortez Fishing Festival Entertainment Schedule is here.
• Salon Salon is collecting items of clothing and accessories to help the Women's...
• Barbara Hines will give a free demonstration on how to paint mermaids with water...
• Twelve “jewels” from Anna Maria Island enjoy cruising on “The Jewel of the Sea”...
• The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island student of the month is Amanda Jones, a...
• Feb. 1, 2012
• Manatee County Animal Services offers Half Off Adoption special throughout Febru...
• The next Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commercenbusiness luncheon will be Wed., F...
• E-scrap collection
• DId you attend the Jan. 17 Holmes Beach Commission meeting? See what dog owners...
• Event Reminder: The AMI Chamber Business Card Exchange is this evening from 5-7...
• Jazz concerts @Village
• Roger Rockefeller will give a free color pencil drawing demonstration at Island...
• Ric Gatehouse takes the Ward 3 seat in Bradenton Beach. Welcome to the city's ne...
• The online edition and headline news is available to read with your morning cup...
• Do you think Anna Maria City should hire a special master to handle code violati...
• Opera On Anna Maria Island – The Mikado
• Watercolorist Mark Polamchek will present a workshop, at the CrossPoint Fellowsh...
• Holmes Beach city meeting at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 17, regarding ball park use.
• Dogs enjoying use of the field as a dog park!
• What do you want for the Holmes Beach baseball field? Dogs, baseball, both? Some...
• enjoying the pier
• Anna Maria Elementary School second-grader Andrew Austin is wearing the 2012 Dol...
• Proponents of a shared dog park/ballpark use at the city’s Birdie Tebbetts field...
• Meatball Challenge 2012
• The Box Office for the Island Player's performance of "Art of Murder" opens Jan....
• Have you broken any New Year resolutions yet? Which one?
• And the 2011 Islander of the Year award goes to...The Anna Maria Island Privateers.
• Jan. 4, 2012
• Blood Drive
• “ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVE” on Tuesday, January 3rd from 9am to 12pm to give blood. It...
• FYI: The Longboat Key Democratic Club monthly luncheon takes place on Tuesda...
• Village Magazine is looking for artists who like large-scale projects (see below).
• If you would like to attend the first networking event by the Anna Maria Island...
• Has anyone made any New Year resolutions?
• Tune in as Anna Maria Island's own radio station goes live today! 1700 AM launch...
• Yesterday was "Good Riddance Day." What do want to leave behind in 2011 and look...
• Who do you think should b the 2011 Islanders of the Year and why?
• Save Our Seabirds is looking for some helping hands & some support for volunteer...
• What was your favorite Island event of 2011?
• Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring will assist Florida Aquari...
• Dec. 28, 2011
• What do you think was the biggest Island news story of 2011?
• The classified ads and headline news are free to read online. And if you subscri...
• Leading Pollster And Public Opinion Expert Coming To Manatee County
• Our offices are closed. We'll be back Monday. Hope that everyone has a wonderful...
• FYI: All DOT construction will be suspended from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2.
• Holmes Beach residents beware! Your city may soon be run by pirates.
• Island Gallery West has one of a kind gift items for last minute shoppers.
• Santa stops by to read the Islander.
• The online edition of the classifieds is available at islander.org now .
• Dec. 14, 2011
• Free holiday movie this Friday at McKechnie Field!
• This Friday there will not be a monthly porch party in Anna Maria due to all the...
• The Anna Maria Island Art League is already thinking about spring, with a line-u...
• Holmes Beach Public Forum: Rentals
• THe full e-edition of this week's newspaper is available (by subscription) on ou...
• THe Islander's online edition of the classifieds in now available.
• Holiday Celebration in Anna MAria city this evening!
• What helps you get into the holiday spirit?
• Thanks to everyone who voted for SYLVIA & STEPHEN who were finalists in the Hud...
• We hope to see you tonight at the Holmes Beach downtown holiday open house: from...
• Win 2 tickets to this Sunday's TB Bucs game against the Carolina Panthers (Sunda...
• WHITE CHRISTMAS opens tonight! Tickets are still available for most performances...
• Santa will be hanging out at The Islander, 5404 Marina Drive, with the Anna Mari...
• Festival of Trees is going on at the Crosley Estate...
• Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to bring awareness to those who have d...
• Looking for a foster home for this guy - he is sooo sweet - he needs rescue and...
• Stephen & Sylvia are one of three final couples vying for a chance at a free NYC...
• Friends of the Island Branch Library are raising its membership fees $5. Beginni...
• There’s no formal proposal to establish a dog-friendly beach on Anna Maria Islan...
• Don't forget the Holmes Beach Holiday open house downtown Friday evening. THe An...
• Planning to attend Anna Maria Island’s holiday celebrations? The Islander has a...
• Nov. 30, 2011
• School District of Manatee County is hosting a Town Hall 12-1, 7-8:30pm at Manat...
• The classified ads are now available online (www.islander.org)
• Winterfest Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Features National Artists, Boosts Local Economy
• Call to Young Artists for Anna Maria Island Art League’s 'Young at Art Exhibit' held at Winterfest
• Opening Reception - Three-Dimensional Abstract Color Field Optics
• Author and tourguide Kathi Diamant is planning a "Magical Mystery Literary Histo...
• This week the annual holiday shopping season officially begins, Islanders. When...
• A very special section is in this week's issue of The Islander — on the streets...
• Sandtastic Event! Free Sandsculpting & Recycled Art Clinics Nov. 18 5-6 pm San...
• Come to Longboat Island Chapel on Saturday November 19 for the Holiday Angel Baz...
• Nov. 20 Bridge Street Merchants will be raising funds and gathering donated item...
• Have you chimed in on our current poll?
• CJ Wickersham of Longboat Key shows the scar from a shark bite
• Nov. 16, 2011
• What are you thankful for?
• Are you enjoying ArtsHop weekend so far?
• Nov. 9, 2011
• Island ArtsHop starts Today :)
• Join us tomorrow morning at Holmes Beach City Hall as we salute our Veterans.
• STONE CRAB DINNER ALERT: AME PTO Dinner and 4th Grade "Destination Rock and Roll...
• Meet & Greet with three local authors Nov. 16 in Longboat Key: Don Bruns, H. Ter...
• Have a happy & safe Halloween out on your Trail of Treats this evening.
• Oct. 26, 2011
• Don't forget the Causeway4theCause is on its way from the Manatee Beach walking...
• Trail of Treats across the Island Monday!!
• Chris Elliott and his family will be blogging as they experience Anna Maria Isla...
• Don't miss the Privateer's poker run this Sunday. See info. below.
• Don't forget today is the last day to photograph "King Tides" and submit your ph...
• Duplicate bridge players will begin meeting every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the E...
• The next meeting of the the "After Hours" book club at Tingley Memorial Library...
• What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child?
• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange is tonight from...
• Artists' Guild Of Anna Maria Island
• Please 'LIKE' our new page - we hope to secure more foster homes for homeless pe...
• Kids who wear their Halloween costume to Mote Aquarium on the weekends in Oct. g...
• "Silver Springs: The Underwater Photography of Bruce Mozert" exhibit South Flori...
• Sat. Oct. 22, 4 and 7 p.m. — “Spirit Voices from Old Manatee” tour of the old bu...
• We are getting into the Halloween spirit, how about you? Have a special knack fo...
• Friday night Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub will host a Fish Fry from 6-1...
• 11th annual empty bowls lunch benefits the Food Bank of Manatee. Today from 11:3...
• Photos from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Sunrise Breakfast...
• Registration for the Robinson Preserve walk-a-thon ends Oct. 21..proceeds benefi...
• First place golfers: Wayne Woods, Brian Woods, Tom Breiter and John Turbeville A...
• Women of the Moose are planning a halloween party for kids & are accepting donat...
• This is an opportunity for environmentally conscious middle and high school stud...
• Manatee Players is bringing back the Halloween favorite:
• Trunk of Treat at McKechnie Field is a free family event. 4:30-6:30 Oct. 29.
• Get spooky with some hocus pocus and the Bradenton Marauders Thursday, October 2...
• Tales at the Crosley has started!
• Oct. 19, 2011
• A chance to meet & greet with the island candidates and participate in our straw...
• Koko Ray & the Soul Providers will kick of the Bayfest at 5 p.m. today on Pine A...
• Causeway for the Cause returns for a second cancer fundraising walk down the Pal...
• The Islander's annual popcorn and politics candidate forum will be Oct. 19 at ou...
• There is a lot going on this weekend: Anna Maria Island's Bayfest, Geraldson Far...
• Did you know that October is national "Adopt a Shelter Dog" month? You can sear...
• Video footage of CJ's Heroes being honored.
• CJ's Heroes honored by Holmes Beach City Commission...
• Friday night music scene...
• Fall Festival at Anna Maria Elementary School Oct. 22. Kids will be parading f...
• Check out the event listing for more info. oon this family friendly event. https...
• Learn more about Florida's emergency contact registry at Bayfest this weekend. L...
• CJ Wickersham and the friends who saved him featured this morning on NBC's today...
• NBC Today was on the Island this morning to feature a story about CJ Wickersham...
• Check out the art competition and the Enviro pARTy Oct. 21 in the Village of the...
• Today is Jamie Gregorich day in Manatee County. Gregorich is the former Island r...
• St. Bernard is collecting items for its Oct. 21-22 rummage sale. Call the church...
• Registrations for the Oct. 23 Longboat Key Triathlon are limited. Volunteer oppo...
• Y not Women? exhibit now open at the Studio at Gulf and Pine. Artists reception...
• FOUND CAT on the Island: Anyone recognize her? S/he has a pink collar and a pink...
• Friends of the Island Branch Library are hosting a tea today at 3 p.m. to welcom...
• RUmmage sale this Saturday benefit the Island's Rotary Club...
• Next Tuesday's BCC meeting will be a star-studded affair when the band We the Ki...
• "A Nice Family Gathering" opens at the Island Players theater on Gulf & Pine in...
• Honeypie - is ready for her forever home. She is nothing but adorable! If you'd...
• ArtSlam will be held in downtown Bradenton again this year oct. 15! It's a fun f...
• This Holmes Beach salon is hoping to make a difference...
• What's in your fridge? How about some Mixon Farm's fresh OJ...
• Sept. 28, 2011
• Another opportunity to golf for a cause...
• The Manatee Village Historical Park has three new exhibits!
• Save the date...
• Couture Your Closet: Asolo Rep Theatre is holding a costume sale 10am-5pm Sept....
• THe Island Chamber's business card exchange will be hosted by Mike Norman Realty...
• St. Bernard Catholic Church (248 S. Harbor Drive) in Holmes Beach is collecting...
• Reservations are required to meet "Dr. Bugs" at the South Florida Museum Thursda...
• Now you can read our full story about CJ Wickersham's encounter with a shark thi...
• AMI Concert Chorus and Orchestra Season Opens November 13, 2011
• The roofing tiles are being installed on the main entryway to the Manatee Player...
• See what's going on at Save Our Seabirds...
• In case you missed the Food Network's airing of a local dining spot ... here is...
• Plenty of room left on Saturday's fresh water fishing trip for kids 5-12 yo to J...
• If you want to see a turtle nest excavation...this may be the last opportunity.
• Island Real Estate News - Employee Announcement
• INformation on the upcoming Ringling International Arts Festival can be found he...
• Where does a person who lives on an island, go for vacation?
• this Sat will be FREE DAY at most greater Tampa Bay area art museums...
• THe Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce raises scholarship money with its annu...
• Sept. 21, 2011
• At 9 pm tonight (EST) Joses Real Cuban Food will be featured on the Food Network...
• This is Jerry the great! I am fostering him while he recovers - he was hit by a...
• This little girl just wants to be loved! She is available at Manatee Co. Animal...
• He is just darling! Available at Manatee County Animal Services -
• An unnamed individual wants to renourish Gulf Park in Anna Maria with native pla...
• Artists' Guild Of Anna Maria Island to Hold First Meeting of Fall Season
• Island teen Holly Rizzo will be performing as Liesel in the Manatee Player's pro...
• Last week The Islander conducted a survey of mainland vs. AMI prices at Publix s...
• Sunrise and Full Moon Paddles are now available with Mote's Education Division!...
• Joses Real Cuban Food invites you to their viewing party beginning @ 7 p.m. on 9...
• This is a project that the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club is supporting...
• Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring says its time to excavate...
• Sept. 14, 2011
• Autumn begins next week. How do you tell when fall has arrived on AMI?
• An old-time country music jam session from 1-4 Sept. 24 on the porch of the Mari...
• Coffee & conversations for seniors — a new kind of 'happy hour' every Tues. @ AM...
• Sept. 7, 2011
• As we head into Labor Day weekend, anyone else want to share what is the best jo...
• FYI: Star Fish Company Market & Restaurant is closing for our annual vacation, r...
• The Village of the Art's Magazine is accepting artist entries for it's Enviro Ar...
• Manatee County's 5th Annual 9-11 Ride is free and open to the public.
• There is still time to get a raffle ticket to win this custom surfboard & in doi...
• Fall classes at the Anna Maria Island Art League begin in Sept. A list of course...
• Bradenton oil painter Jane Keeling’s exhibit “Going Coastal” will be featured @I...
• Aug. 31, 2011
• Are you a fan of The Islander's weekly fishing reports? FYI you can find the col...
• Do you remember where you were on Sept. 11, 2001? How did the events of that day...
• Classified Ads for the week are available online.
• news from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring Good news - we h...
• Aug. 15, 2011
• little turtle gets a hand. Check out the Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shoreb...
• Check out this catch!
• FYI: Duffy's Tavern will be closing for vacation from Tuesday, Sept 6 to Tuesday...
• Aug. 24, 2011
• What thing do you remember best about your kindergarten/early years in school?
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce showcases a new Island business
• Don't forget about the Island Players auditions this weekend...
• We're about to celebrate Labor Day. What is the best job or the worst job you ev...
• What type of business, not currently on the Island, do you wish would open up sh...
• Pine Avenue Anna Maria Island soon to open the Flip Flop Shop and Candy Stop (ju...
• A slice of Island history posted by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society
• Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring had at least one nest hatc...
• The Classified Ads for this week are available online...
• Longtime Island surfing family will host their 26th annual surf competition labo...
• Manatee County students head back to school today. Watch for kids on bikes, kids...
• A box of crayons? A pair of sneakers? A Donny Osmond lunchbox? The Islander want...
• Head over to Pine Avenue Anna Maria Island this evening for their monthly 'Porch...
• Mystery Florida 2011 attracts acclaimed mystery authors to our beautiful Gulf Co...
• Hey AME alumni: Island kids are heading back to school Monday, what is one of yo...
• The circus is coming to town!! This Saturday at the Convention Center. Showtimes...
• Congratulations to Our Grand Prize Top Notch Photo Contest Winner Penny Frick!!!
• 17th Annual Manatee Children's Summit is Aug. 27 from 11 am - 3 pm
• Free movie in the park this Friday night.
• Manatee Young Professionals group is holding a family friendly event on the Isla...
• Did you know Anna Maria Island has its own chapter of Dining for Women led by Ho...
• Save the date: 8/24 Island Players theater open house from 2-4. Tour the theater...
• Registration for the O'Connor Bowling Challenge ends Aug. 25 (register Duffy's T...
• FYI to AME parents, class lists have been posted today on the administrative win...
• Sweet female basset found today on 41 near Banana Factory - people who found her...
• We met up with Jamie last week (before last night's show aired) to chat about gr...
• Grades K-8 are invited to the Anna Maria Island Community Center for “FREE” tenn...
• If you missed Beach Bistro/Eat Here owner Sean Murphy on Studio 10 this week, he...
• Raffle tickets for a surf board shaped by surfing hall of famer Phil Salick are...
• A benefit for former Allman Brother's guitarist Dan Toler will be held @Ace's Li...
• Looking for something to do with the kids this Saturday? Try the family origami...
• Next week we announce the grand prize winner of our annual Top Notch Photo Conte...
• Megan Basilius Weimer of Whitehouse, Ohio is the sixth, and final, winner in the...
• Local kids are getting ready to return to school. What are your words of wisdom...
• Aug. 12 through 14, no sales tax will be charged for clothing items priced up to...
• Aug. 10, 2011
• AMITW found mermaids on the beach....
• When you think of the "dog days of August," what comes to mind?
• What are you doing this weekend?
• "Sailing on River" by HIghwayman Roy McLendon The Highwaymen exhibit at the Pal...
• Little Bogey needs a new home! If you can, please share her! About 5 months old...
• AMITW turns up another sand turtle :)
• Jenah Victor-Smith is the week five winner with her photo of "tough cookie" Nath...
• Jack Reader and son Mike of Melbourne Fla. caught & released a 30-inch snook off...
• Boardwalk for Anna Maria City Pier a dream come true for Jo Ann Mattick (for ful...
• Thanks to everyone who responded to the post about Will Carroll's lost dog, Zoe....
• Aug. 3, 2011
• Tropical Storm Emily Weather Alert
• Is anyone following Euphemia Haye chef Jamie as she competes on Hell's Kitchen?...
• Take less than a minute to enjoy watching nature ...
• event this Thrusday...
• Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center Inc. has launched a redesigned websit...
• See what the crew at the Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center Inc. are tak...
• Take a look at this photo from AMITW :)
• The Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives show date featuring Joses Real Cu...
• July 27, 2011
• A reminder from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring: please ke...
• Arrest made in Key Royale Golf Club embezzlement case
• You can read all our headline news, like this story, each week at our website: i...
• Two more chances to enter the Islander's top Notch Photo Contest: enter by noon...
• Penny Frick of Bradenton is the week four winner. She caught the judge's attenti...
• "Island Daybreak" by Shirley Rush Dean is one of the acrylic paintings in the "I...
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange is this evening 5-7...
• Summer Art Camp for kids starts Anna Maria Island Art League Aug. 1. For info. o...
• Photo of last night's storm posted by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society!
• If you were the detective, what would you do to find Sabine? Or where's Sabine? What's your theory?
• How hot is it?! How are you keepin' cool on AMI?
• Don't forget the Fish Fry this Saturday to benefit Save Our Seabirds.
• MCSO Search for Sabine Musil-Buehler delayed while deputies get clearance from the Department of Environmental Protection to search through protected Sea Oats.
• Mark your calender: Thurs. 7-21 5p.m., Village Cafe at Rosedale and ReallyRelish.com will be celebrating their ribbon cutting with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at 503-505 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria.
• The Anna Maria Island Privateers are hosting another fun-filled event this summer — check it out...
• Don't forget: State Rep. Jim Boyd hosting open house meeting tonite, 4:30-6:30 pm, 717 Manatee Ave. Ste 100, Bradenton.
• Tomorrow is the last day to sign your kids up for the Anna Maria Island Community Center field trip to Airheads Trampoline Arena. (941-778-1908)
• Natalia Rizzo of Holmes Beach is the week 3 winner with her photo of Nieki Randazzo, Juan Martinez and Holly Rizzo catching some air at a cast party for the Manatee Player's "Singing in the Rain."
• July 20, 2011
• The Manatee County Sheriff's Office returns to Willow Avenue in Anna Maria on Tuesday morning to continue its search for evidence in the Sabine Musil-Buehler case.
• New developments emerged this week in the disappearance of Sabine Musil-Beuhler, owner of Haley's Motel in Holmes Beach. Anyone have a memory of staying at the motel or meeting Sabine they'd like to share?
• If you can't make Snooty's birthday party today, you can tune in to sing happy birthday online From 11:55 a.m. until 12:10 p.m., simply visit to view a livecast of the event. Museum staff, volunteers and event attendees will sing “happy
• Euphemia Haye Restaurant chef Jamie Gregovich heats up ninth season of Hell's Kitchen! Watch for Jamie Gregorich as a Red Team contestant in series premiere 7/18 @ 8 p.m. on FOX.
• July 13, 2011
• clutch bags from local designer, Layla Copeland are at Pink & Navy boutique and ReallyRelish.com!
• FYI: Anna Maria City is moving forward to buy six vacant lots on the corner of pine Ave. across from the city pier parking lot - where many Island events take place. The commission previously discussed uses including city parking and allowing festival ev
• Heidi Pratt of Bradenton is the week 2 winner of the Islander's Top Notch photo contest. Pratt's image of grandson Jack, 4, and a ladybug was captured in April in Virginia Beach, Va.
• Breaking News in Sabine Musil-Buehler missing person case
• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce launched its newly designed website today. Take a look!
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Fish Fry to benefit Save Our Seabirds at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. Information: 941-388-3010.
• Do you remember the first time you saw a manatee? Where did you spot it?
• Business and Real Estate News and Events
• A reminder to keep our beaches clean at night
• Ann Howard of Bradenton is the winner of week 1 of The Islander's annual Top Notch photo contest. Howard's image of a squirrel with a snack at Coquina Beach poses the age old question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a
• Chat Line I by Barbara Colangelo, Mixed Media is one of the works featured at the Dancing Crane Gallery in the Village of the Arts through July.
• Last day to adopt-a-duckie from Duffy's Tavern in support of a good cause.
• Kittens! Available at Manatee Co. Animal Services They're adorable and need good homes!
• FYI: Gulf Coast Writers meet at the Island Branch Library (in Holmes Beach) at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday (July 6). Everyone interested in writing is welcome.
• July 6, 2011
• AMI Historical Society passing by in the 4th of July parade
• Reposting from Save Our Seabirds: Save Our Seabirds' Hospital is in DIRE need of a washing machine and dryer. Both the washer and dryer are broken and have been deemed not worth fixing. Typically, they do around 10 loads of towels/linens per day, so
• Pirates and scholars (and others) celebrate at the Anna Maria Island Privateers July 4 party at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe/Manatee Public Beach.
• BeachHouse fireworks tonight!
• The Bradentucky Bombers (roller derby gals) are participating in tomorrow's parade on the island! They'll have a float, and ladies skating alongside!
• AMITW inducting into kids club on the beach today at 73rd Street.
• Look what we're bringing home from the Florida Press Association! #1 Best of Show in the 2010 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest.
• The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will hold a tribute at 9:30 a.m. Sat. July 2, for Russ "Grumpy Old Man" Olson, a club member who died last year at age 87. Members will gather at the Holmes Beach park on 52nd St. (behind the post office) t
• Anna Maria Island Privateers will be invading Bradenton Beach today. Be on the lookout around 4:30 p.m.
• Anna Maria City Commissioner workshop tonight at 6pm continues the discussion re: purchasing 6 lots at Pine Ave. & Bay Blvd. for $3million
• What does independence mean to you?
• Don't Tread Here! Tracks going into the black skimmer nesting area in Anna Maria are shown here. The protected zone was vandalized three times the week of June 22.
• @Tyler's Homemade Ice Cream, Cortez, has a sweet treat just for summer: AME first-grader created her own flavor of ice cream "Sage's Summer Fun" a vanilla ice cream with a strawberry and orange-pineapple swirl and cherries and Gummi B
• Plenty of chances to see fireworks this weekend! Where will you watch?
• we hear VENUS Swimwear is in the area of Longboat Key/AMI for a photo shoot today :)
• Watercolor artist Caroline Whitmore will exhibit "Summer Seascapes" July 1-30 at Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Breaking News: Parasailer evacuated yesterday 1.5 miles west of Longboat Key dies
• Free concert in Sutton/Lamb parks Palmetto begins at 5 p.m. with Scholar's Word and Henry Lawrence. National recording artist Eddie Money takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at around 9:30 p.m. over the Manatee Riverfront.
• Do you think the City of Anna Maria should purchase the 6 vacant lots at Pine Avenue & Bay Boulevard? These are often used by the city & city groups for festivals and trolley parking. If the city purchases the land for $3 million, the bank holdin
• Vote for your favorite picture in the Humane Society of Manatee County's calendar contest! You can also enter your pet's photo in the contest and maybe your dog or cat will be in the 2012 calendar. Click on the calendar link and either enter or
• FYI: if you're interested in the proposal to ban horses on the Palma Sola Causeway beach, this is one point of view.
• June 29, 2011
• Duffy's Tavern will have country musician Robby Cox back in town to help kick-off the upcoming Independence Day weekend! Robby will be rockin' the house on Wednesday (tomorrow! June 29) from 7 to 10pm.
• Koko Ray & the Soul Providers cd-release party for the fully mastered edition of 5,000 lbs of Love @Aces Lounge, 4343 Palma Sola Blvd. 9pm-1am Thursday, July 7 special guest performers & other surprises.
• About 40 people joined hands in Hands Across the Sand on the shore in Holmes Beach June 25. Another event, part of a global campaign, also took place in Anna Maria.
• The Bradenton City Council voted this week to have the city attorney draft an ordinance prohibiting horseback riding along the Palma Sola Causeway. Do you agree or disagree with the move? Why?
• Don't forget Thursday evening's meeting about sharks and chumming...
• Learn more about Saturday's Hands Across The Sand event on their facebook page:
• Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring reported today the siting of a black skimmer chick on the beach near Cypress in Anna Maria. A colony of nesting skimmers is in the area, along with other birds. AMITW is encouraging people to respec
• Nine days to ArtSlam deadline for creative teams. Money and cash awards. Application on line at
• June 22, 2011
• First hatchlings of the season due any day now.
• How will you celebrate Summer Solstice?
• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering making changes to the state's shark fishing regulations. What, if any, changes do you think should be made?
• Happy Father's Day.
• FYI: "Megamind" is playing at Reels on Rossi (@ Rossi Park downtown bradenton) tonight at sunset.
• Take a break and listen to one of our Island kids singing a carrie underwood song.
• Fishing excursions for kids each Saturday through the summer.
• What's your favorite eco-friendly mode of transport on Anna Maria Island - free trolley, bicycle, electric bike, electric car, on foot?
• Summer vacation has begun. What are your kids up to? Are they hanging out on or off the Island?
• Hands Across the Sand 2011 event ... coming in June
• Laura Lief with a barracuda she caught using a tube lure in about 80 feet deep water offshore of Anna Maria Island.
• Don't forget: abstract art, music, wine & fashion at the Studio @ Gulf and Pine this Thursday evening.
• License-free saltwater fishing Father's Day weekend - June 18-19. For more info. about fishing in Fla. visit
• June 15, 2011
• Summer vacation has begun. What are your kids up to? Are they hanging out on or off the Island?
• The sound of "Anna Maria Island Florida" (click the link and play)
• Who has gifts for dad on the Island? What have any Island shoppers found out there?
• What's the ideal way to spend Father's Day on Anna Maria Island?
• School is out for summer!!
• A contest entry form for Snooty's Birthday Card Contest is available at
• CBS Atlanta features Anna Maria Island
• Anna Maria Elementary School will release students early today, expect traffic to slow around 1:15 p.m. instead of 3:15 p.m.
• Father's Day is coming up. Share your "father knows best" memory.
• An Historic Catch: Then-Rod & Reel Pier owner Frank Cavendish with a shark he caught in the early 1970s off the pier. Long-time Anna Maria fishers say anglers have been shark fishing from the piers since they were built. The Rod & Reel Pier was b
• Students from Ms. Brockway's fourth grade class from AME visited the museum and jail today.
• June 8, 2011
• Do you think shark fishing, and chumming (dumping cut bait or other fish attracting material into water) should be prohibited at the Rod & Reel Pier?
• Thanks to everyone who donated blood this weekend and supported our Island nonprofits: Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, Anna Maria Island Community Center, WMFR Auxiliary, Wildlife Inc. and Anna Maria Island Privateers.
• more press for our Island paradise
• Family night at the ArtCenter manatee is going on until 7 p.m. this evening.
• If you didn't have time to donate blood today, the event will be going on again all day tomorrow (9am-4pm)
• Bob Brown will paint abstract art at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, Anna Maria, from 4-8 p.m. June 17. Gene Aubry will play music. There will also be a fashion show and wine.
• Don't forget today is an early release day from Anna Maria Elementary School. Students will be getting out at 1:15 p.m.
• another angle of the angler's lodge on the move...
• Don't forget tonight's "AM I Ready" hurricane preparedness workshop at the Anna Maria Island Community Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• 1-2-3 and the Seas, celebrate World Ocean Day - an eco-friendly family festival- at Mote Marine this Sunday.
• What is your favorite place to eat on the Island? What is your "usual" order when you go?
• Do you use twitter? If so, what type of information do you like to follow on twitter?
• June 1, 2011
• It's COMING: The Islander 2011 Hurricane Tracker & Survival Guide hits news stands June 1. Be Prepared!
• Bradenton & Sarasota both made this year's list.
• Jose's Real Cuban Food (8700 Cortez Rd. W.) will be featured on the Food Channel Network show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" hosted by Guy Fieri soon. The June 6 air date has been postponed, but stay tuned...
• For our non-Island residents: how often do you visit Anna Maria Island?
• Island Night @ McKechnie Field Saturday May 21. A portion of ticket sales benefit the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Island businesses set up shop in the courtyard. The Island Rockers greeted sports fans with their music at the gate and Koko Ray &am
• Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach was #7 in Parents magazine's June 2011 feature "The 10 Best Beaches for Families" on news stands now. Siesta Key Beach was a runner up at #11.
• Anna Maria Elementary School will welcome David Marshall as its principal when the school year resumes in August. Marshall is currently principal at Blackburn Elementary School in Ellenton. A retirement party for AME's current principal Tom Levengoo
• tarpon
• May 25, 2011
• Angler Lodge on the Move in Anna Maria: Village Cafe at Rosedale Schedule for the Angler's Lodge Move... it will rolled onto dollies Friday 20th May, and moved to the water edge. On Monday 23rd May between 7am and noon a bridge will be built and the
• The 3 candidates interviewing to be the next principal of our Island school met with the community last night. What is one quality you hope for in the school's next leader?
• May 18, 2011
• We foresee a wonderful day down by the pier in your near future....
• 6 p.m. — A parade from CrossePointe Fellowship in Holmes Beach to the city pier entrance opens the Anna Maria City Pier Centennial. Friday, May 13 7 p.m. — Ceremony dedicating the historical site marker, followed by a reception for parade par
• Longboat Key Challenge: A Regatta Island Style. May 15, starting 9:30 a.m. from the Village Town Dock depart rowers, scullers, kayakers and all human powered paddle craft for a 6 mile course with 2 mangrove tunnel passages. www.longboakeychallenge.com. P
• The artists of Island Gallery West: Back row standing from left: Terry Denson, Mariarosa Rockefeller, Roger Rockefeller, Richard Stewart, Jane Keeling, Joe Fletcher, Maitte Van Arsdel, Phil Jensen, Marlane Wurzbach, Nancy Faris, Shirley Dean. Middle row
• Tune in to Food Network to see a local eatery featured June 6...
• May 11, 2011
• rain rain go away, this little love bug came to the Island to play
• May 4, 2011
• "English Tudor Birdhouse" by Ashley Huck, senior at Manatee High School, will be on display @Anna Maria Island Art League May 13-29.
• Harlan Reo will represent AME at the countywide Tropicana Speech Contest May 13. This is his speech about his favorite hobby, drawing.
• Which of the Island Piers (Bradenton Beach, Rod N' Reel, or Anna Maria City) is your favorite and why?
• Angelica Medina, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, is the featured art student this month at the Artists’ Guild Gallery, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Her piece is titled “I Love My Glasses.”
• When does "season" officially end?
• "Lend Me A Tenor" opens at the Island Players in Anna Maria May 12 and runs through May 22. Box Office: 941-778-5755. Tickets $15.
• April 27, 2011
• Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center Inc. posted this & we wanted to share it...
• The home garden of Ginny Dutton (former owner of Ginny & Jane E's on the Island) will be one of five gardens featured in the Manatee River Club's May 7 garden tour. For info: 941-745-3665. Ticket $15. available event day at the garden clubh
• Local artists making environmental connections.
• breaking news: MCSO investigation of former center employee over. No charges filed.
• Rebecca Regnier posted: A recipe named after our stay here - we've so enjoyed your island!
• What is your favorite time of year to be on Anna Maria Island?
• Thursday night Dr. Dave band plays the concert in the grove 6-9 p.m. at Mixon Farms it's free.
• Today marks the last day Anna Maria Island Historical Society will be baking and selling Settler's Bread ... don't miss out — hurry to the museum on Pine Ave. when the doors open at 10 AM. Only $5 for a slice of Island history.
• The Animal Network will hold an informational meeting at 7 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall (5801 Marina Drive) for anyone who might be interested in becoming a foster family for abandoned dogs/cats.
• What is one change you've made to help the environment?
• Happy Earth Day.
• The small village of Cortez hosted a show featuring small crafts April 16. Graham Franks of Venice showed off his tandem canoe, built of red cedar. On April 23, the village hosts the Cortez Natives Picnic and on April 30, a community forum on FISH Preser
• April 20, 2011
• CrossPointe Fellowship invites women to enjoy a mother's day fashion show and brunch May 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. RSVP by May 1 to 778-0719.
• This Facebook application is part of Earth Day Network’s campaign to reach A Billion Acts of Green in advance of the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012, as tangible evidence that people all over the wo
• News Alert: A series of brown pelicans rescued from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill took flight last July from Egmont Key National Refuge. At least one of those banded birds remains here, off the coast of Anna Maria Island.
• Reminder that the Anna Maria Island Community Center is hosting a community forum this evening to discuss child safety. 7 p.m. 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria
• Local artists (from left to right) Cheeta, Dustin Cole and Mark Burdette, show their finished creations that were auctioned off to the highest bidders at Anna Maria Island Community Center Art Island Style event.
• Acrylic artist, Carolyn Campeau, teaches some very happy participants to express themselves through art at the Anna Maria Island Community Center's Art Island Style event.
• is a proud sponsor of this Island Run. Registration is still open for the May 7 event. Proceeds help the Children's Academy of SW Florida, a United Way agency.
• How are you making a difference on Earth Day?
• Only two more Wednesday's left to purchase Anna Maria Island Historical Society Settler's Bread! Then our Island bakers shut down for the summer and relax! Pick up a loaf starting at 10 a.m., at the museum on Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
• Anyone have a special Easter tradition?
• Strike Down Cancer event Bowl from 6-9 p.m. Sat. April 23 Pay $15, includes shoes Proceeds go to the Anna Maria Island Relay for Life event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Register by April 20. 941-518-6107. AMF Bradenton Lanes, Cortez Ro
• FYI, get your RSVP in early.
• Want to know more about Cortez? Ben Green's "Finest Kind" ... "What's cooking in Cortez"...Cortez - Then and Now By Dr. Mary Fulford Green and Linda Molto--Are a great place to start! "Finest Kind" has some interes
• The Island has some young talented individuals. This is the grand-daughter of the owners of the West Coast Surf Shop in Holmes Beach.
• British Invasion cultural celebration @South Florida Museum
• April 13, 2011
• classified ads for the April 13 edition are available online now www.islander.org
• Don't forget if you have a teen who just got a license or one who is driving to prom this spring to have them sign up on the emergency registry. Find out more and get signed up here:
• Today in Bradenton Beach: Renourishment is pumping along, bringing sand to the beach.
• Country and cocktails An Affaire to Remember went a little bit country — featuring, for the second year in a row, a performance by country artist Lee Greenwood, who also was the guest of honor at a VIP reception, where he greeted many guests. The n
• April 6, 2011
• Renourishment work under way at coquina beach 4-2. Photo by Islander reporter Lisa Neff.
• What's the best April Fool's prank you've pulled off?
• The storm is coming. Photo by Islander reporter Lisa Neff 3/31/11
• The National Weather Service is urging residents in Southwest Florida to keep a close watch on the weather today and tomorrow. The line of severe storms is expected to arrive between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday.
• Upcoming Island Chamber events
• "Bobwhite Cat" by watercolor artist Barbara Hines featured in the "Lighten Up" mixed-medie juried exhibit at the Anna Maria Island Art League (5312 Holmes Blvd.) through May 8. Arists' reception April 8, 5:30-7:30pm.
• Local art gallery exhibits and theater productions.
• Island mom still pushing for drivers to register their emergency contact info. Have you signed up?
• Asolo Repertory Theatre presents "Deathtrap," Ira Levin’s classic mystery thriller. Runs April 1–May 14. With its unique blend of mystery, thrills and humor Deathtrap is known as one of the biggest hits on Broadway and holds the rec
• March 30, 2011
• Some photos posted by the Island Chamber...
• The Affaire to Remember benefitting the Anna Maria Island Community Center is coming up April 2. We're wondering what your favorite activities/classes are at the Center?
• Anything exciting on your to-do list this weekend?
• Mote Aquarium wants your votes to decide what to name their new Penguin mascot!
• Smoke Signals! A controlled burn at riverview point preserve, adjacent to DeSoto National Memorial, in W. Bradenton may be visible to Islanders today. Crews will be onsite until this evening and the preserve will reopen tomorrow.
• Flowers Around the World was this year's garden club theme for its Penny Flower Show. The public voted for its favorite arrangements by casting coins.
• Event photos by Jack Elka are available @ www.jackelka.com The dinner & cocktail events raised funds for the Myositis Association. To read the story visit the www.islander.org.
• The Humane Society of Manatee County will hold its 5th annual Paws in Motion walkathon April 9 on the riverfront. The shelter is funded through indvidual, corporate donations and grants. This fundraiser helps care for Manatee County pets.
• The Anna Maria Island Community Center wrapped up its annual home tour this past weekend. We'd like to know if anything you saw inspired you. Couldn't make it? That's ok, let us know what makes your home (or home away from home) special.
• "Glass Effect on Canvas" abstract exhibition by Paul Fullylove at the Studio at Gulf and Pine (10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria) Artist's reception: 2-5 p.m., March 26
• March 23, 2011
• REWARD FOR MISSING NECKLACE: a 13 yr old girl visiting the beach lost a teardrop shaped necklace on the beach. She was with her family on a side street not far from the Manatee Public Beach, but doesn't recall the street name. The necklace contains
• Wishing you the luck of the Irish!
• This week we reported that Holmes Beach city employees receive gift certificates from local businesses through random draw each month. Do you consider the practice a fair form of rewarding employees or as a bribe?
• Bradenton Derby Brats (Jr. Roller Derby) are collecting donations of used or new books at the March 26 bout between the Thinga-ma-Jiggers and Hoodwinks at Astro Skate Center.
• Update on our weekend art benefit. Check it out, we've added a sidewalk art show and sale this year! We're looking for it to be bigger and better than ever.
• Don't forget the Roser Church (512 Pine Ave., AM) Penny Flower Show is at 1-3 p.m. Today!! The theme this year is Flowers Around the World. Vote for your favorite by casting pennies in a jar. Also on sale there will be baked goods, jams and all sor
• The Chamber is asking for volunteers. Anyone interested in helping should call 941-778-1541.
• A few weeks ago we reported on a local Island student raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In a follow-up this week we reported that she raised nearly $3,000 so far this school year! To follow her ongoing efforts link to Chastens
• Benefits the Anna Maria Island Community Center Ticket: $20 March 19 Purchase at tour home or pre-sale tix available at Ginny's and Jane E's at the Old IGA, Beach Bums, Egret's Nest, White Egret, and the Center. Or Anna Maria Island Chambe
• March 16, 2011
• Don't forget this evening's preview performance of "Rabbit Hole" will benefit the Island's Relay for Life event.
• What puts Spring in your step?
• Spring forward! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour for daylight savings this weekend.
• Anna Maria Island Community Center is offering online registration for youth sports...
• Longboat Key Historical Society benefit Italian dinner at the Bayou Tavern in the Whitney Beach Plaza, Longboat Key. March 24, 5 p.m., $50.
• Gulfcoast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus presents “Sugarcane Jubilee” at Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton. Information: 941-758-0229. Fee applies
• What sort of advice do Islanders adhere to with the passing of winter? Is it time to check on the boat? Pump up the bike tires? Replace the smoke alarm batteries? What sort of sage advice do you have for newcomers?
• A party hosted by Ministry of Presence and sponsored by Sato Real Estate and The Islander, raised nearly $5000 to help pay for shipments of medical aid and food to Haiti.
• These are some of the images created by local artists that have graced the @Anna Maria Island Art League's Springfest souvenir T-shirts.
• An early St. Patrick's Day Parade - mark your calendars and watch for elephants on the road.
• The Chamber's next Friday Fest is March 18. Will we see you there?
• Don't forget settlers bread is on sale, baked fresh every Wednesday morning...proceeds benefit the Anna Maria Island Historical Society.
• Did you hear the sonic boom of the space shuttle Discovery's final return from space? Where were you, what were you doing?
• March 9, 2011
• How are you spending — or dealing with — spring break?
• SR 64 (Manatee Avenue): West of Perico Bay Club: Maintenance permit project --- There will be intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on Monday, March 7th, 2011 from 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. while crews mill and resurface the roadway. This wil
• Check out some Island photos...
• This week we wrote about the Anna Maria Island Community Center board's commitment to "burning" (paying off) its mortgage. Do you frequent the Center? Which Center programs, services or events interest you?
• FYI if you're heading to Heritage Festival tomorrow.
• This week we wrote about the Anna Maria Island Community Center board's commitment to "burning" (paying off) its mortgage. Do you frequent the Center? Which Center programs, services or events interest you?
• Which Island news story are you following this week?
• Palmetto Heritage Day is March 12 & the theme is "Getting Hitched" @Palmetto Historic Park (515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto) The schedule for the day is as follows: 10:00 Opening Ceremony 11:00 Wedding with music by Tymes Past, an old-
• Andrew Schmidt (center) is a Braden River High School commercial art student. His mixed media piece "Homage to the Lord of the Rings" is on display at the Artists' Guild Gallery through the end of March.
• Have you been to our very own Bridge Street Market?
• The Anna Maria Garden Club is hosting its annual Penny Flower Show from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Students from Anna Maria Elementary School created posters to advertise the Anna
• We heard through the news-vine that Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives just finished shooting on location in Bradenton @ Joses Real Cuban Food. Stay tuned for an air date!
• Tortuga Inn Wedding Contest 2010 winners Melissa and Chris Varga pass the seashell torch to the new 2011 winners, Beverly Slimer and Jared Lussier.
• Gulfcoast Sandpiper Barbershop Chorus presents "Sugarcane Jubilee" Sat. March 19, 2 p.m. Tickets $18 at the door info. for advance ($16) tickets 941-758-0229
• Island Rockers are a local favorite
• Keep your eye out for pirates this weekend!
• March 2, 2011
• The Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival is now in full swing - can you feel the love AMI?
• Last week we wrote a story about a fifth-grader at AME who has raised $4,000 in 4 years for St. Jude Children's Hospital. She has a fundraiser on Saturday Feb. 26 (we'll post the info. in our events) and now you can support & follow her pro
• Holmes Beach recently became a part of Tree City USA. Anna Maria City has been a Tree City for a year and Bradenton Beach is working on becoming a Tree City. Why do all those trees matter? Take a look at the tree canopy article Lisa Neff wrote a few mont
• Service Club antiques and collectibles show: Preview gala 5-9 Friday 2-25, regular show 10-5 Sat. 2-26 & 11-4 Sun. 2-27 @ the Manatee Convention Center (1 Haben blvd. Palmetto) includes an Appraisal Fair Sat. 10-2. more info. at manateeserviceclub.co
• Who knows where the best spot on the Island is to watch the shuttle launch?
• Island Chamber Business card exchange starts at 5 p.m. at the Gulf Drive Cafe and Tiki Hut, Bradenton Beach. Featuring music by Mike Sales until 7 p.m.
• meeting announcement: Save Anna Maria Inc. will hold a general meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sat. Feb. 26 at the Island Branch Library (5701 Marina Drive). Agenda includes: election of officers and a report on the administrative hearing concerning Robinson Farms
• Another successful adoption! Follow our series on making Manatee County a no-kill community at the islander.org.
• Photos are the property of The Islander. Prints are available for purchase from our photo gallery online at islander.org.
• Feb. 23, 2011
• Kids are out of school today for President's Day: any ideas for some family fun on/near the Island?
• What's your favorite part of the Cortez Fishing Festival?
• Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival is going on this weekend!
• Anna Maria Island's 4th annual Wedding Festival Feb. 26-27.
• News Alert: County cancels tomorrow's water off, boil notice for Bradenton Beach.
• congratulates Bradenton Beach resident Judith Alpert, the winner of our Valentine's Day contest! You can read her poem @ islander.org
• Wondering about the big crane on Manatee Public Beach? Wonder no more:
• A sneak peek Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Wedding Festival. Anyone planning to attend?
• A reader wants to know: What cell phone service provides the best reception out on the Island — from tip to tip?
• Feb. 16, 2011
• 's Lisa Williams found another home for one of the dogs she rescued from Manatee County Animal Services prior to it's scheduled kill date. She still has several other cats and dogs looking for homes.
• News Alert: Boil Water Notice for Bradenton Beach Manatee County Utilities Department will shut off water early Thursday, Feb. 17, in Bradenton Beach from 13th Street South to the Longboat Bridge. Click for full story:
• THe online edition of the paper is available:
• who had a happy valentine's day?
• join us for "Promise Day" on Manatee Beach at 5 p.m.: nuptials, vow renewals, commitments and promises ... show some love :)
• Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel performed today at the AMI Butterfly Park Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival continues tomorrow, Feb. 13, at Holmes Beach City field. Photo by Nancy Ambrose
• Update for those following our animal rescue story: Pumpkin was adopted to a home in Ocala this morning :) for more on the story pick up this week's paper or read online at www.islander.org.
• what are your weekend plans?
• It's art gallery night on the Island. Plenty of artist receptions going on. Check out the Arts & Culture photo album for some, and for a full list see our calendar online www.islander.org
• Featured performers at the AMICCO concert Feb. 13. 2 p.m. at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Fee applies.
• tonight on the Island: Kiwanis Sweetheart Dance to benefit the @Anna Maria Island Community Center & the Gulf Drive Band jazz concert @The Sandbar to benefit the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra. (see the Islander calendar for info. www
• Planning an Island wedding? Now you can find all you need to know about the Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival here on Facebook: www.facebook.com/amiweddingfestival
• Holmes Beach Animal rescuer and Islander office manager Lisa Williams collected 10 animals from the Manatee County Animal Services shelter a day prior to them being killed. Williams is seeking homes for the pets in this album. To inquire about adopting a
• "You Are Here!" is the theme of the 29th annual Cortez Fishing Festival, which is Feb. 19-20. Image Coutesy of FISH
• Does the Island need another wireless communications tower? If so, how do you think it should be camouflaged — windmill, lighthouse, palm tree? Other ideas?
• "Growing Up" exhibit featuring Jean Blackburn (work pictured) and Richard Thomas at the Studio at Gulf & Pine (Anna Maria) Feb. 19 - March 10. Artists' reception 5-8 p.m., Feb. 25.
• @Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Sunrise breakfast tomorrow (Feb. 9) at 7:45 a.m. at the AMI Beach Cafe (4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach). RSVP by 3 p.m today to Deb Wing 941-778-1541. Fee $8
• See what the Anna Maria Island Historical Society is up to these days.
• Still time left to sweep us - & your special someone - off our feet!
• Conde Nast Traveler suggest biking on Anna Maria Island. Have you enjoyed cycling while on vacation with us?
• one fan away from 1,000!
• Feb. 9, 2011
• Artwalk tonight! 6-9:30pm and tomorrow 11am-4pm. A cool happening by Aardvark Events: Curious Art Event #3 @ 1207 11th Ave West, Village of the Arts, Bradenton. Racing at the Art Track: Think of a life-size board game: colorful, artistic horses "gal
• Anyone else want to pitch in and tell us: How often do you visit the Island Branch Library, and what services do you use? What role does the public library play in Island life?
• The Islander wants to know: How often do you visit the Island Branch Library, and what services do you use? What role does the public library play in Island life?
• The Main Hatch Motleys, an a cappella group who perform historical sea shanties, will be roving the streets in the Village of Arts during the first Friday Art Walk from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 4. @VIllage of the Arts, around 12th Street W. downtown Bradenton.
• The Islander Presents: Promise Day, Feb. 14 @Manatee Public Beach come get married, renew your vows, or make a commitment with the one you love. Champagne Toast, reception & entertainment @Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. Registration begins at 5 p.m. P
• Tell us about the worst blizzard/snow storm you remember from anyplace else you've lived.
• Sarasota Shell Club annual show @Manatee Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Friday February 11, 2011 12:30 - 5pm Saturday February 12, 2011 10am - 5p Sunday February 13, 2011 10am - 4pm $5 for the weekend. kids 12 and under
• Feb. 2, 2011
• Headline News: walking the Island(er) plank.
• Breaking News: Stolen Auto from home invasion found
• Breaking News: HBPD Releases Photos of Home Invasion Suspects The two women, photographed by a watchful neighbor, are suspected of breaking into a home Jan. 25. For more info.: www.islander.org. Anyone with Information call the Holmes Beach Police Depart
• Stories of Love Cabaret at the Palmetto Art Center Feb. 12. An all ages show with Wendy James featuring love songs and classy cabaret. $15 includes coffee and dessert. Cash bar.
• Breaking News: HBPD Seeks suspect in home invasion
• The Beachhouse Restaurant and Event Staff won the Bride's Choice Awards 2011 from WeddingWire! This means they are in the top 5 percent of Wedding Pros nationwide.
• Is there anything that would make you venture out in this windy, rainy, tornado-prone weather? If not, how and where are you staying dry?
• Breaking News: Due to a severe weather and tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service, all after-school activities at Manatee County Public schools have been canceled for this eveing, Tuesday, Jan. 25. Canceled activities include all athletic e
• After Hours Book Club will discuss John Grisham's "Skipping Christmas" 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2 @Tingley Memorial Library. Anyone who has read the book, or currently is reading the book is welcome to join in the discussion.
• The Islander Presents: Promise Day, Feb. 14 @Manatee Public Beach come get married, renew your vows, or make a commitment with the one you love. Champagne Toast, reception & entertainment @Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe. Registration begins at 5 p.m. P
• Rhea Chiles, wife of the late Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles, accepts an award from the Rev. Kenneth Gill of the Longboat Island Chapel. In celebration of the new Aging in Paradise Resource Center of the Longboat Island Chapel, a fundraiser named “Hoor
• Anna Maria Island gets a nod in USA Today
• Will you be celebrating Valentine's Day on Anna Maria? If so, where?
• Win a Wedding on Anna Maria Island!
• WMFR seeks to remodel Holmes Beach station
• Bradenton Beach Seeking Trash Bids
• Island Sales Up, Prices Down
• Anna Maria Cell Phone Problem has a Solution
• Headline News: Wine Lessons By Weiss
• online edition is available at www.islander.org.
• Jan. 26, 2011
• How do you like your grouper? Grilled, blackened or fried?
• What's your favorite winter-time event on AMI? Bingo? Art demos? Sunbathing? Bicycling? What and why?
• Ron Bernard poses with “Island Landmark” and Botanical Garden II” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, where his work is currently featured. The gallery is open 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
• The paints were donated by Tony Caminiti, owner of the Hardware Store. Also, a big 'thank you' to Bonner Joy of 'The Islander' for providing dedication plaques for the mural.
• "Maybe Holmes Beach Commissioner Robinson has a point." — Taylor Finnegan's letter to the editor
• Jan. 19, 2011
• The Manatee County Fair is going on through Jan. 23! It's open late. Full schedule of events available:
• Islander Photos: Diana Bogan Photos are property of The Islander Newspaper. Copies are available for purchase through the website at www.islander.org
• Islander Photos by Lisa Neff Race coverage & copies of photos are available for purchase from The Islander Newspaper @ www.islander.org
• AME "Fund-Racer" draws record numbers
• happy Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Remember banks, schools and other government offices are closed today.
• Manatee County Fair swung into town this weekend. Runs through Jan. 23.
• Traffic Alert! At 8 a.m. Anna Maria Elementary School's Dolphin Dash 5k race will begin, followed immediately by a 1-mile fun run (at around 9 a.m.) Be prepared for more than 120 runners to fill the streets of Holmes Beach this morning. The event en
• Grammy award-winning guitarist Bill Mize will play at De Soto National Memorial (8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton) Saturday, Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m. on the lawn. BYO blanket or chair. Free admission, food concessions by The Chop Shop. Info. 941-792-0458.
• THe Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club's 19th Annual Big Band Dance is Feb. 10 @The Anna Maria Island Community Center.
• Tommy Fagen's metal fish is one of several artworks included in the "Florida Charm" exhibit that runs through Jan. 28 at the Florida Maritime Museum (4415 119th St. W., Cortez).
• What is the coldest Florida winter you can remember?
• Photos from the Privateers capture of Anna Maria City are available for purchase @
• Jan. 12, 2011
• A bald eagle perches on a dock near Sunrise Lane in Holmes Beach. The bird of prey — and the national symbol — was once facing extinction, but is no longer on the endangered or threatened species lists and can be found throughout most of the
• Island Gallery West will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 pm on Sundays, beginning Jan. 9!
• Another video spot about AMI, this one on wftv-Orlando
• The club will have a guest speaker from Selby Gardens discussing African violets.
• Name That Quilt! The Eyeland Needlers 11th Annual Quilt is on display at the Island Library and it needs a name. You can stop by the library to enter the naming contest, but we'd also like to hear your ideas: What would you name this quilt?
• Tickets are on sale now for the Sixth Annual Jazz Fest featuring the Gulf Drive Band at the Sandbar Pavilion Feb. 10. Proceeds benefit the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra. Online sales available at www.amicco.org. $6 if purchased in advanc
• There is still plenty of time to register for the Dolphin Dash 5k. Support the Island elementary school and enjoy racing on our scenic Island.
• happy to see all the warm wishes on the Duffy's Tavern page as news has spread about our 2010 Islander of the year. If you aren't already a fan, we think you're missing out.
• Jan. 5, 2011
• Don't forget ... Wednesday morning Anna Maria Island Historical Society volunteer bakers roll out the first Settlers Bread loaves of the season. Be sure to get there when the museum opens (10 am) as it sells out VERY fast!
• The Geyers: Islanders of the Year 2010
• Are you celebrating New Year's Eve on Anna Maria Island at the fireworks show, at a restaurant/club or at home? Well, take a celebratory photo and send it in the highest resolution possible, along with a caption, to lisaneff@islander.org sometime on
• Happy New Year. Be Safe!!
• anyone else have a nominee for Islander of the Year?
• anyone else have a New Year resolution they'd like to share?
• Who do you think should be "Islander of the Year" and why?
• CORRECTION: Koko Ray will be playing (solo) New Year's Eve at Feeling Swell in Anna Maria, not Larry Rich as mentioned in this week's paper.
• CONGRATULATIONS: Jacob Lauderbach, right, a third-grader at Anna Maria Elementary School, collects his new bicycle at The Islander newspaper office with help from brother Zachary. Jacob entered a raffle for a chance to win the bike by donating shoes at s
• Who do you think should be "Islander of the Year" and why?
• is starting to make a list of New Year resolutions. What's on your list?
• Dec. 29, 2010
• Fresh produce, arts, crafts, Philly's Finest Bakers, music and more every Sunday on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.
• happy holidays from all of us at The Islander!
• Santa stopped by The Islander: he's checking the news. Have you been naughty or nice?
• all photos are the property of The Islander, but copies are available for purchase @
• all photos are the property of The Islander, but copies are available for purchase @
• all photos are the property of The Islander, but copies are available for purchase @
• is posting more Island holiday photos. Did you know that our FB albums carry exclusive photo out-takes not available in our print & e-edition?
• The Islander's annual Where's Woody Art Sale Dec. 18 offered shoppers a selection of local art and crafts.
• Happy Holidays from the City of Bradenton Beach!
• Islanders Have Your Say: Commissioner Al "lower taxes" Robinson has his sights set on the cost of HBPD (see article). Do you think the HBPD budget is inflated? Do you think Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach provide the same or better police servic
• Sarasota magazine featured an article about Cortez VIllage.
• Third Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge Jan. 1 2011 Noon, Gulf Drive & 12th St., Bradenton Beach after-plunge party @CLancy's To participate: 941-794-2489.
• what do you think was the no. 1 story of the year for AMI?
• Dec. 22, 2010
• 'tis the season for sharing, spread the news: there are more ways than one to share the Islander online or in print - suggest our FB fan page to friends, follow us on twitter, subscribe via our website (www.islander.org) to the e-edition or we can s
• FYI: Christmas on Bridge Street event at the Bradenton Beach Pier from 3-7 and the boat parade is STILL ON :)
• Which Island holiday event do you look forward to each year?
• is embracing the holiday spirit. Check out our photos from the many, many, many Island celebrations.
• @Anna Maria Island Art League holds the Winterfest annually, showcasing fine arts and crafts
• Holmes Beach Merchants, including The Islander Newspaper, kicked off the holiday celebrations with their annual open house in the downtown shopping district. All photos are property of The Islander, however copies may be purchased from our online store:
• What do you think about the suggestions given by the county and state wildlife experts to alleviate the insurgence of Coyotes in Cortez? Do they sounds reasonable, or do you have a better idea?
• Dec. 15, 2010
• do you have a special holiday tradition?
• December is National Drunk Driving Awareness Month and we at the Islander hope everyone has a safe holiday season. If you haven't already registered your contact information, watch the PSA about Islander Christine Olson's initiative to help fam
• the Island Kiwanis group seeks bell ringers to volunteer at the Holmes Beach Publix collecting donations for the Salvation Army. If you can help, contact Ralph Bassett: ralphbassett@tampabay.rr.com
• Last weekend's evening holiday parade and Holmes Beach merchant open house kicked-off the Island's fun-filled calendar of holiday events. December brings the Lester Family Fun Day, Winterfest, the Moose Lodge Christmas Party for kids, Lighted B
• Dec. 8, 2010
• Happy Birthday!Guess which high-flying Island photographer turns 60 Dec. 8. You got it! Jack Elka. Happy birthday to a great photographer and great friend to The Islander.
• It's Holiday time and the festivities begin Friday night (Dec. 3)! Check out Lisa Neff's article for a full run down of Island celebrations slated from now through Christmas Eve.
• For Cortez Village & FISH Volunteers: Your holiday party at Bayside Banquet Hall on Dec. 7 has been double booked with Drag Queen Bingo...SO the cortez/FISH Annual Christmas Potluck has been MOVED to the very next day - Dec. 8. Mark your calendars. S
• at 7 p.m., Dec. 9 Manatee County Gov. will host a workshop in Cortez Village on Coyotes. We've heard Coyotes have become more prevalent in manatee county, so we're wondering...where are they? Have you seen Coyotes in the neighborhood: when and
• Photos are the property of The ISlander Newspaper Copies can be purchased through the islander.org website Photos by Bonner Joy
• Nov. 30, 2010
• Business And Real Estate News: Employee Announcement - John Lefner
• Dr. Dave Band plays the free concert in the grove this Thursday 6 p.m. at Mixon Fruit Farms (27th St. E., Bradenton).
• it's 'cyber monday' why not pick up some stocking stuffers at our online store:
• the holiday shopping season has begun. Where is your favorite place to shop on Anna Maria Island?
• Happy Thanksgiving! How are you celebrating today?
• Festival of Trees! 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. @Powel Crosley Estate, One Seagate Drive, Sarasota, through Dec. 8. Information: 941-722-3244. Fee applies.
• what are you thankful for this holiday season?
• Keep Manatee Beautiful holds Blast on Beach, read the story here: by Lisa Neff are the property of The Islander newspaper Copies are available for purchase at
• Three-day concert in Holmes Beach City Park to raise funds for the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage Photos are the property of the Islander Newspaper Copies can be purchased online at by Lisa Neff and Bonner Joy
• Cortez Folk Festival photos are the property of The Islander newspaper Photos by Lisa Neff Copies are available for purchase via
• Nov. 24, 2010
• there are still two more hours left to stuff the school bus in front of Publix with food donations, and there are five more hours of music scheduled for the Save The Gulf Benefit Concert at Holmes Beach City field. What are you planning to do this evenin
• Off-Island Highlights: Havest Festival Mixon Farms 9-5 Canine Holiday Festival @Bishop Animal Shelter 10-3
• Saturday Highlights: Sandblast Competition @BeachHouse Bradenton Beach 9-2 Stuff the Bus food collection @Publix Holmes Beach 9-7 Village of Cortez Folk Arts Fest @Maritime Museum 10-4 Day Two Save The Gulf Benefit Concert Holmes Beach City Field noon-1
• Three-day Save the Gulf outdoor concert begins Friday night (tonight) from 4-10 pm with headliner Fiction20Down at City Hall Park, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. See the full concert line up under our "notes" section & read the article in
• Registration forms are available online now for Anna Maria Elementary School's annual Dolphin Dash 5k and 1 Mile run.
• It's the Island Rotary Club's first-ever Holiday Decorator Showhouse: The White Egret will deck out the Holmes Beach bayfront home of Michael and Debbie Hynds. Tickets are $10 and benefit the Island organizations supported by our Island Rotaria
• don't forget Sam Bell's talk on Cortez History at Annie Silver Community Center in Bradenton Beach tonight at 7 p.m.
• Team Sandtastic is offering free sand-sculpting clinics from 5-6 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night (thurs-fri) outside the BeachHouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. So what's the best thing you have sculpted in the sand? Post photos if you've got
• 6 p.m. — Dining for Women potluck dinner this evening at the Sandpiper Resort Clubhouse, 2601 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. Information: 941-896-5827. Proceeds benefit women in Afghanistan.
• The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation's annual holiday sale. Islander Photos: Bonner J all photos are the property of The Islander Copies can be purchase online at
• Island-wide weekend-long celebration of the arts all photos are the property of The Islander Copies can be purchase online at
• This evening: 5 to 7 p.m. — Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange hosted at Island Mortgage Services, 6000 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
• Anna Maria Island Historical Society is selling the official Anna Maria Pier Centennial Pier pendants. Cost is only $100 and there are ONLY 100 made.
• plant sale 1-3 p.m. hosted by the Anna Maria Island Garden Club at Roser Memorial Community Church on Pine Ave. Anna Maria today.
• Watercolor artist Maitte Van Arsdel will be the featured artist @Island Gallery West the month of Dec. An opening reception will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3.
• reminder: at 11 a.m. Joe Kerata discusses “Evolution: Only a Theory?” at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.
• Keep Manatee Beautiful's SandBlast will transform the shoreline outside the BeachHouse Restaurant into a wonderland of holiday themed sand-sculptures. Come check it out.
• good morning AMI :)
• Nov. 17, 2010
• Did you know you can get a full dinner plate (to go if you want) of baked ziti, garlic bread and salad from D'Andrea's Cafe for only $7 tonight? Stop by the Anna Maria ELementary School (4700 Gulf Drive) between 5 & 7 p.m. for dinner. Proce
• Anna Maria Island Historical Society hosts a talk about the Village of Cortez with Sam Bell this Thursday.
• Reminder: 6 p.m. Monday night (nov. 15) Bingo for Turkeys to benefit the Lawton Chiles Christmas Party for Kids at the Sandbar Restaurant (100 Spring Ave., Anna Maria).
• How do you plan to wind-up ArtsHop? Today is the final day...don't miss the fun, or the drum circle planned at 5 pm on the Manatee Public Beach.
• are you enjoying ArtsHop this weekend? What's your #1 must see or do on the ArtsHop ticket?
• Don't forget the Island ArtsHop starts tonight at five. Pick up a copy of the Islander for a map, or print out the copy from our ArtsHop photo album.
• sneak preview of the Veterans Day Remembrance photos Lisa Neff took. See our newest photo album.
• THe Islander's Veterans Day remembrance ceremony. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff
• The Bridge Street Market is back! Check out this photo by Lisa Neff of the Nov. 7 market kick off.
• Nov. 10, 2010
• @Save The Gulf Holmes Beach City Hall Park (5801 Marina Drive) 22 bands, free admission, donations will benefit FISH Friday, November 19, 4:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday, November 20, Noon – 10:00 PM Sunday, November 21, Noon – 6:00 PM Visit S
• @Save Our Seabirds Just Desserts fundraising/birthday party 1-4 Nov. 13 Family event
• November 13, 6:30 -11:30 "Who Shot the Sheriff" Murder Mystery Dinner, dinner from Lee Roy Selmons included with ticket, $30 per person, $200 table of 8 and Premiere seating $300. Seating is limited. call 778-1908 for info. @Anna Maria Island
• Island Gems November 12th – 28th Anna Maria Island Art League OPENING RECEPTION: November 12, 5-9pm, An all media juried exhibit open to area artists featuring our island‘s treasures – be they natural or manmade. Part of the annual art
• FYI.
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Trail of Treats Photos are property of the Islander newspaper. Copies can be purchase from our online gallery: http://tinyurl.com/248jrtc.
• Nov. 3, 2010
• The Islander newspaper's annual canine costume contest. Photos are property of the Islander newspaper. Copies can be purchase from our online gallery: http://tinyurl.com/248jrtc.
• Islander Photos: by Diana Bogan Photos are property of the Islander newspaper. Copies can be purchase from our online gallery: http://tinyurl.com/248jrtc.
• Oct. 27, 2010
• Cause on the causeway (@Causeway4theCause) Participants in the first Causeway for the Cause Oct. 23 colored the Palma Sola Scenic Highway pink. The walkers, runners and cyclists in the morning event began their trek along Manatee Avenue at the Manatee Pu
• The Islander hosted a rally for our local political candidates. To see what they had to say, follow our twitter feed; @ami_islander To read our voter's guide, see our e-edition: islander.org Candidate photos are available for purchase from our onlin
• Skate Competition 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Pete Lannon Skate Park in Holmes Beach.
• Islander Photos: Lisa Neff
• Oct. 20, 2010
• Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce presents its 10th Annual Bayfest Oct. 15-16. A family friendly event featuring food, children's games and music headliners such as the Dr. Dave Band and the BIlly Rice Band. Trolley on over to Pine Avenue.
• G.T. Bray Park is located at 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton.
• Film screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Manatee Players (102 old Main St., Bradenton) Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 at 11 p.m. Admission $8. Box office: 941-748-5875. COSTUMES and PARTICIPATION encouraged!!
• Oct. 13, 2010
• Vendor booths are available for Animal Network’s 11th Annual Canine Christmas Festival on Sat., November 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop Animal Shelter, 5718 21st Avenue W., Bradenton. Canine Christmas is a day of fun for dog owners to bring t
• Local art gallery exhibits and theater productions.
• Breaking News: Manatee County Utilities Department has a Precautionary Boil Water notice still in effect for customers on the North End of Anna Maria Island from Pine Ave. All water used for drinking or cooking should still be boiled as a precaution. A r
• Oct. 6, 2010
• Teach at kid to fish @ the Anna Maria Island Community Center
• it's Family Night at the Museum: "Farming, Food and Fun" featuring a screening of "What's on Your Plate?" and representatives from Chipotle will be helping kids make their own guacamole! Local farmers from King Family Farm,
• it's Family Night at the Museum: "Farming, Food and Fun" featuring a screening of "What's on Your Plate?" and representatives from Chipotle will be helping kids make their own guacamole! Local farmers from King Family Farm,
• Oct. 6, 2010
• Oct. 6, 2010
• This morning (around 10:30/11 a.m.) a half-dozen manatee were hanging out in the canal under the Br
• it's Family Night at the Museum: "Farming, Food and Fun" featuring a screening of &q
• The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce received 18 designs in its T-shirt logo contest for the 1
• Seafood BIker Fest going on now @Cortez Kitchen.
• Joint event hosted by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the Anna Maria Island Community
• Island band Fire Door performs while several Island artists participate in a timed art competition.
• Business And Real Estate News - January 11, 2009
• Sean Murphy and the Beach Bistro to Create Bistro at The Concession
• Business And Real Estate News - November 5, 2009
• The Beach Bistro, One of Zagat’s 'Top Restaurants in America,' Chosen Again
• Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. News - October 26, 2009
• Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. News - October 15, 2009
• The Egret’s Landing Expands Its' Space And Services

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