Anna Maria Island

Great Holiday Shopping, Food and Music at Winterfest

Mike — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:45:26 +0000

The Anna Maria Island Art League held its twenty-fourth Winterfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11, 2011, at City Hall Park in Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island. The quality of this show had been raised to very high levels in recent years by Art League director Joyce Karp, who stepped down this year. Still, many of the same excellent artists from all around the country were glad to return.

2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Review

Mike — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:03:58 +0000

No effects on Anna Maria Island. No Florida landfalls. Slightly above long-term average named storms. 3 US landfalls, 2 in Gulf (Don, Lee, Irene). Hurricane Irene caused extensive damage to east coasts states from NC to NY.

Boatlifts and Jetdocks

Mike — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:24:53 +0000

Putting your boat up on a boatlift minimizes damage from leaks in sea cocks or through-hull fittings, bilge pump failure, pier or dock impact, and ensures the security of your boat, sailboat or jetski from bad weather, high wind, and theft.

Whole House Lightning Protection

Mike — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:38:27 +0000

Take precautions that greatly reduce the risk of personal harm and safeguard your electronics with whole house lightning protectors. Strong thunderstorms with accompanying lightning are common in the heat of summer as hot moist air masses collide between land and sea breezes.

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Anna Maria Island Beach Regulations

Mike — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:43:51 +0000

Rules and regulations for the beaches of Anna Maria Island are governed by Florida State Law, the code of ordinances of Manatee County plus the additions and modifications within the 3 cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach, that comprise the municipalities of the island. The beach is treated as a 'park' for the purposes of applicable codes and enforcement of rules. Alleys and paths to the beach are included as 'entryways'.

2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast

Mike — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:40:47 +0000

2011 will continue above-average activity, and above-average probability of a major hurricane landfall. On Anna Maria Island, the historical record of hurricane paths over the last 90 years looks like trending to lower landfalls, but odds are still high.

Making History On Anna Maria Island

Mike — Sun, 29 May 2011 18:25:37 +0000

The north part of Anna Maria Island underwent major remodeling as a couple of large construction projects dominated the landscape in mid May. The most unusual project was the relocation of the historical Angler's Lodge, which had sat on North Bay Boulevard for 97 years. Immediately after the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the venerable island City Pier landmark, the bulldozers started plowing down the historical native vegetation that lined the shore.

What Car to Buy Now

Mike — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:07:03 +0000

The old sedan has a lot of things going for it. Many new car models do not compare as well as one might think … especially in light of the special circumstances that exist on an island. For one thing, salt and high humidity are tough on an automobile. There is something nice about having a car that is so old that there is no concern about watching it deteriorate.

Anna Maria Island City Pier Turns 100

Mike — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:05:26 +0000

City of Anna Maria is throwing a party to mark the 100-year birthday of the much-loved City Pier. As soon as the festivities are over, an extensive face-lift operation will transform the waterfront and pier entrance in a way that is intended to make the pier even more accessible and attractive to tourists than it is in its current simple state.

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

Mike — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:24:16 +0000

Cortez is full of extremely picturesque cottages where real life still goes on. In many parts of the country, these kinds of communities have become sterile tourist attractions, no longer authentic but Cortez still works hard to maintain its traditions and meaningful activities, and the population still works in the local fishing industry.

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