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08/06/2026

Anna Maria Elementary will hold the open house tonight until 6 p.m. AME families can attend anytime until 6 p.m. Also, student supplies can be dropped off at the school Friday morning until noon or on Monday, the first day of class.

A reminder from the Holmes Beach Police Department…
08/06/2026

A reminder from the Holmes Beach Police Department…

School zone speed enforcement will begin on August 10th the first day of school with tickets being issued for people driving 26 MPH or higher between the hours 7:30 - 8:40 am and 2:45 - 3:45 pm.



There will be No Warnings issued. Please slow down and drive safe!

Anna Maria Elementary School's staff is ready for a new year. The open house is tonight. Classes start on Monday.
08/06/2026

Anna Maria Elementary School's staff is ready for a new year. The open house is tonight. Classes start on Monday.

Meet our amazing Anna Maria Elementary staff for the 2026–2027 school year! 🩷🐬
(Not pictured: STEM teacher Christian Davis and Nurse Virginia Stinton.)

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch's latest report on the nesting season covers the week of July 25-31, a stretch marked by ...
08/05/2026

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch's latest report on the nesting season covers the week of July 25-31, a stretch marked by rough weather. Storms didn’t stop turtles from nesting or nests from hatching, but they made the patrollers’ job more difficult. Heavy rain can wash out the track marks turtles leave behind, making new nests and hatches tougher to spot.
https://www.islander.org/2026/08/nesting-notes-post-hatchling-return

The latest issue of The Islander is out now — pick up a print copy, read the news online at islander.org or subscribe to...
08/04/2026

The latest issue of The Islander is out now — pick up a print copy, read the news online at islander.org or subscribe to the e-edition.

Years of documenting suspected illegal shellfish harvesting by a coalition of tour boat captains operating in Sarasota B...
08/04/2026

Years of documenting suspected illegal shellfish harvesting by a coalition of tour boat captains operating in Sarasota Bay helped the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission cite suspected marine-life poachers July 28 following an investigation near the South Coquina Beach boat ramp.
The citation resulted from work by the Habitat Guardian Group, an informal coalition of tour boat captains and volunteers formed in 2023 after members spent more than a year documenting suspected illegal harvesting of shellfish and other marine species.

Years of documenting suspected illegal shellfish harvesting by a coalition of tour boat captains operating in Sarasota Bay helped the Florida Fish and

Classes for 2026-27 haven't started. Still, here's a look at the "no school" days…
08/03/2026

Classes for 2026-27 haven't started. Still, here's a look at the "no school" days…

📅 Plan Ahead. Every Day Counts.

School breaks are built into the calendar - so make the most of them!

Whether you're planning vacations, appointments, or family time in 2026-2027, use these scheduled days off to help keep your child in school on learning days.

Because when students are in class, every lesson, every connection, and every day counts. Save this calendar for the school year ahead.

We can't wait to make it an amazing year together! ✨

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