Anna Maria Garden Club

05/17/2026

We’re excited to share that Keep Manatee Beautiful has officially adopted two plots in the Geraldson Community Garden! 🌱💚

Right now, the plots are growing sun h**p, a cover crop used to naturally amend and enrich the soil, helping create healthy conditions for future growing seasons.

Community gardens play such an important role in connecting people to nature, local food systems, and one another, and we’re proud to support this incredible space alongside the Manatee County UF-IFAS Extension team.

We can’t wait to keep sharing updates about what’s growing at the KMB community garden beds and watch the space continue to flourish! 🌿

Interested in getting involved or adopting a garden plot of your own? Reach out to the Manatee County UF-IFAS Extension () for more information.

05/02/2026

Beautifying Bradenton Beach Roundabout❤️❤️🌺🌺

04/25/2026

Celebrating Arbor Day in Bradenton Beach

04/24/2026

With The Center of Anna Maria Island – we just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

04/21/2026

Vote once per day from April 20 through May 8.

04/16/2026

Still a few more hours for the giving challenge🌺❣️💝
Great kickoff at the Center yesterday! 🙌🏼

04/14/2026

Get ready to give!
Wed noon April 15th - Thur noon April 16th
Here’s the link

https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/anna-maria-island-garden-club-inc-41740740-2b51-49c8-b35c-763a5df422b7 #

04/09/2026

We support beach restoration

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Back in July 2025, our community showed up in a big way, planting sea oats after Hurricanes Helene and Milton left our dunes vulnerable.

Today, they’re doing exactly what they’re meant to do: holding the line and protecting our shoreline. The growth speaks for itself, even through the drought.

To everyone who came out that morning, from right here on AMI to those who traveled hours, this is your impact. It’s taking root, growing strong, and making a real visible difference.

And trust us… this is just the beginning 😉

04/04/2026

Be sure to make the changes to your irrigation system to meet the guidelines.

The District’s Governing Board voted March 24 to declare a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage due to ongoing drought conditions throughout the region, which requires all residents, including those on private wells, to follow one-day-per-week watering restrictions with stricter hours in effect.

Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows.

The restrictions apply to all of Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties; portions of Charlotte, Highlands and Lake counties; the City of Dunnellon and The Villages in Marion County; and the portion of Gasparilla Island in Charlotte County from April 3, 2026, through July 1, 2026.

The District received below average rainfall during its summer rainy season and currently has a 13.7-inch regional rainfall deficit compared to the average 12-month total. In addition, water levels in the District’s water resources, such as aquifers, rivers and lakes, are continuing to decline and many are severely abnormal. Moreover, public water supplies are extremely low for this time of year.

Other activities listed in the Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order include:
• Pressure washing in preparation for painting and sealing is allowed.
• No HOA or other entity shall enforce deed restrictions or other community standards requiring an increase in water use, including replacement of plant material to meet aesthetic standards or pressure washing.
• Car washing at home (non-commercial) is only allowed on your lawn watering day and you must use a hose with a shutoff nozzle.
• Aesthetic fountains are limited to four hours a day. The regular hours of operation can be selected by the owner but must be posted.
• Restaurants are required to only serve water upon request.

For additional information about the Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order, visit the District’s website WaterMatters.org/Restrictions. For water conserving tips, visit WaterMatters.org/Water101.