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The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

2 days ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

GEM CAR STORAGE trunk for sale (older model). Very good condition. Pictures on request. $250. Pick up only. 610-730-1214. 62 MOVIE DVDS in original cases, $25. Bill, 724-986-0314. NEEDLE ART BOOKS: Nice variety. 18 at $20. 941-782-8183, afternoons. STUDIO APARTMENT FURNISHINGS: For sale, nightstands, bar stools, upholstered bench, dresser. 970-556-0596. THREE GALLONS UNOPENED Sherwin Williams white paint. Interior satin. Was $135, recently bought, now, $75. 941-778-6854. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, $500.
RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 05-07-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: State Road 684/Cortez Road. The Manatee County Public Works Department is relocating a water main and force main at the Intracoastal Waterway crossing. The work requires shoulder, sidewalk and bike lane closures in the area, as well as road detours and flagging operations. Through early summer, the contractor will be installing pipe between the north and south sides of Cortez Road on the eastern and western sides of Cortez Bridge.
The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 Welcome, Readers! The Anna Maria Islander e-Edition is free for a limited time due to the Hurricanes in 2024. Here is this weeks e-Edition
No red tide reported – 05-07-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

No red tide reported – 05-07-2025 No red tide was reported from Southwest Florida the week ending May 4. For more information, go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission site at myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/. — Lisa Neff
1st nest spotted on AMI

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

Talking turtlesThe city of Holmes Beach is hosting host Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring for sea turtle and shorebird nesting talks. The talks, Sea Turtle Tracks and Shorebird Facts, began May 5, after The Islander’s press time, and will continue at 10 a.m. Mondays through August at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive. For more information, call turtle watch at 941-301-8434 or go to islandturtlewatch.com.
Fire district nearing 1K vacation rental inspections

1 week ago | islander.org | Ryan Paice

The West Manatee Fire Rescue district’s vacation rental inspection program fell short of its goal in its first year. But additional staff and an established process might lead to a better second year. Fire marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski told The Islander May 1 that district staff had inspected 735 out of about 4,633 registered vacation rental properties, with another 170 inspections scheduled, four months into the 2025 calendar year. The district covers Anna Maria Island and west Bradenton.
One of mom’s favorite sayings …

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

One of mom’s favorite sayings … Loading ... Last week’s questionTo me, “May Day” means? Commemoration of labor’s struggles. 18%Celebration of spring. 45%Sea turtle season begins. 12%One month to hurricane season. 1%A distress call. 24%To suggest a poll question, email [email protected].
Countywide March tourist tax tops $5 million

1 week ago | islander.org | Lisa Neff

Tourism roared through March, generating more than $5 million in tourist development tax revenue in Manatee County for the first time this fiscal year. The county collected $5,396,781, in bed tax revenue for the month, compared to $5,303,173 in March 2024 and $4,647,968 in March 2023, according to a May 1 report from the county tax collector’s office. The increase in March 2025 over March 2024 was 1.77%, mainly due to a voter-approved a 1% increase in the levy.
HB addresses demolished memorial benches

1 week ago | islander.org | Ryan Paice

Almost all of the memorial benches that lined the shore in Holmes Beach are gone. And replacing them could cost a pretty penny. City officials unveiled a program April 22 for sponsors to replace their missing memorial benches that formerly provided seating at the beach. The municipality has accepted funding for many years from sponsors to build benches dedicated to loved ones. The benches are made with a pair of concrete forms with wooden boards that form the seat and back.
Obituaries – 05-07-2025 - Anna Maria Islander

1 week ago | islander.org | Bonner Joy

The Islander is a free weekly community newspaper serving Anna Maria Island. There is no charge for our standard obituary, including survivors, services, photo and other lifetime information for present and former residents of Anna Maria Island and people with affiliations on Anna Maria Island. It’s an honor for us to provide this service to our readers… Bonner Joy, Publisher. [email protected] Dama BadenLaura Dama Baden, 64, of Bradenton, died April 26.