Anna Maria News

Detectives in Manatee County arrested two men on Saturday in connection with an April home invasion on Anna Maria Island during which a woman was tied up after the homeowner was lured from the house. via Tampa Bay Online

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“He wasn't going far, about half a mile, and I guess he left it behind.”

A Purdue University student at home for the summer has a severe head injury and remained in critical condition Monday after a crash on Casey Key. via HeraldTribune.com

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Two men were arrested over the weekend after police say they used a land-sale ruse in April to trick an Anna Maria man to leave his home so they could rob it. via HeraldTribune.com

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“We believe we have the best venues for beach weddings, but to have the brides themselves bestow this honor upon us solidifies that we are providing the best wedding experience for our brides.”

Three local businesses were recognized by brides as among the best in helping make their nuptials memorable. via HeraldTribune.com

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The future of the Anna Maria Island drawbridge is the subject of a Saturday-morning meeting of Save Anna Maria. via Bradenton Herald

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“It's close to seven figures for us”

Local restaurateur Ed Chiles is riding a growing trend in the bridal business - "destination weddings." Couples are increasingly choosing a gorgeous, sun-kissed spot, such as Chiles' Sandbar Restaurant at Anna ... via Bradenton.com

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“That doesn't make the bidding competitive for us”

Anna Maria Island will have to wait longer than expected for beach renourishment. via Bradenton Herald

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“Considering the increasing numbers of international clients buying Florida property and Engel & Voelkers' unparalleled global portfolio and reputation, I expect the shop to be a great success”

A man with 25 years of experience in real estate has bought the rights to open an Engel & Voelkers office that would serve Anna Maria Island, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Longboat Key. via HeraldTribune.com

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“First Priority Bank's conduct throughout the entire history of this loan is both inexplicable and inexcusable”

First Priority Bank, the region's most troubled community bank, has been hit with a lawsuit alleging that mismanagement and false statements on the part of its employees doomed a Holmes Beach condominium ... via HeraldTribune.com

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“The whole vision for development and revitalization of Pine Avenue is a good, well thought-through project.”

Ed Chiles knows there is too much history and Old Florida charm to lose on Pine Avenue. via Bradenton Herald

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