Privateers’ new officers meet

The Anna Maria Island Privateers’ new board of officers met at Moose Lodge #1223 in Bradenton on Aug. 2, welcoming MaryAnn “Maz” Zeyla as the new president, returning to the role she previously held many years ago. Kelly “Moulin” Sparkman is the vice president, Pam “Half-Pint” Henrich is the treasurer, Jen Mais is the secretary, Terry “Cookie” Rapert is the captain who oversees the Privateer’s fleet of vehicles that includes the Skullywag parade vessel, Valerie “Dallas” Mabry is the media liaison and Cindy “Lady Synthia” Meeks is the past president. The Privateers are always looking for new members to join their krewe. To learn more, visit the AMI Privateers’ Facebook page or https://amiprivateers.wildapricot.org.

Join the Chamber for lunch at The Feast

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly members' luncheon at The Feast Restaurant, 5406 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach on Thursday, Aug. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monthly luncheons give chamber members and prospective members a chance to mingle and chat while enjoying a wonderful meal at a great local restaurant. The cost to attend is $22 for members or $30 for prospective members. Reservations are required; call 941-778-1541.

AMI Chamber needs board members

Get your nominations in now to serve on the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors. To be eligible, nominees must be members of the Chamber in good standing and be willing to help guide the Chamber to help its members. Nominations will be taken online and must be completed and signed by five Chamber members. Completed applications are due no later than Sept. 1. A nominating committee will review all applications and place candidates on a ballot. Ballots will be sent to the general membership the week of Sept. 4 and completed ballots are due by Oct. 2. The nomination form is available at https://tinyurl.com/3mxuvnut.