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Island churches welcome faithful for Christmas services
WEBDec 21, 2021 — An indoor children’s service takes place at Roser Memorial Community Church on Christmas Eve. This year the Friday, Dec. 24, children’s service will be outdoors, beginning at 4 p.m. at the church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Cortez, it’s a way of life - Anna Maria Islander
WEBFestivalgoers gather alongside the Cortez Fishermen’s Memorial Feb. 17 to celebrate the commercial fishing industry and the historic village of Cortez at the 42nd annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. The fundraising event was organized by the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and went on Feb. 17 in the village. Rain prompted FISH to …
Anna Maria reopens last following storm - Anna Maria Islander
WEBSep 5, 2023 — The city of Anna Maria experienced minimal damages and no reported injuries after Hurricane Idalia, but suffered extensive flooding and beach erosion. The city reopened to the public on Aug. 31, while some businesses faced cleanup and damage.
The Islander - About Us - Anna Maria Islander
WEBThe Islander is the current newspaper of Anna Maria Island, covering news, events and opinions since 1992. Learn about the origins and evolution of past Island newspapers, from The Bradenton Beachcomber to The Island News, and how they shaped the community.
County orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Idalia
WEBAug 28, 2023 — A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Anna Maria Island ahead of Hurricane Idalia, which was forecast to become a major storm and hit Florida on Aug. 30. The county declared a state of emergency and opened public shelters, while sandbag stations were available for residents.
English visitor drowns in red flag conditions
WEBMay 21, 2024 — A visit to Anna Maria Island ended in tragedy for an English couple. A 75-year-old man was found around 10 a.m. May 18 drowned in the Gulf of Mexico waters near 77th Street in Holmes Beach, according to West …
Reeled in at the pier - Anna Maria Islander
WEBDec 19, 2023 — A brewmaster from Berlin confirmed Dec. 11 that he’s the new owner of the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria. “Yes, it’s true,” Oli Lemke wrote The Islander in an email Dec. 11, “the R&R has a new owner.”
Little red caboose - Anna Maria Islander
WEBFeb 13, 2024 — Anna Maria Elementary will bid farewell to its little red caboose after 36 years. The Tropicana railroad car, which sits on a piece of track placed in 1987, will retire to the Florida Railroad Museum, 12210 83rd St. E., Parrish, later this month.