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With Santa and Privateer Debbie “Flash” Kilpatrick listening in, Dylan Wagman, 8, of Palma Sola, lists his Christmas wishes for Santa, including a Nintendo Switch, during the Anna Maria Island ...

Round ball, golf, horseshoes round out sports on AMI - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

In the wake of the recent sale of Rattlesnake Key, some north Manatee County residents say they’ve received unsolicited phone ...

Focus on fishing on warmer days for consistent bite - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

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Holmes Beach police arrested resident Kira Noble, 26, Nov. 27 on a second-degree misdemeanor charge for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. She also was charged with a ...

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Christmas will be observed Thursday, Dec. 25. Government offices will be closed that day and some will be closed the day before and the day after. Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach city halls will be ...

A Bradenton man was arrested Dec. 5 after Bradenton Beach police said he drove erratically over the Cortez Bridge, striking curbs repeatedly and briefly driving on a sidewalk. The BBPD officer ...