Anna Maria Island store owner Sandy Mattick has been waiting since mid-July to find out if she qualifies for the new state wind insurance program established especially for small commercial businesses ...

Holmes Beach police and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested resident Douglas Naeher, 60, July 21 for allegedly attempting the ...

Months after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the island, Anna Maria’s business community is making headway. But it’s ...

A Florida man serving a 10-year sentence for a North Miami Beach murder was arrested July 10 in connection with the 2017 killing of two people at the Zota ...

Holmes Beach police arrested a minor July 10 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a second-degree misdemeanor. An officer ...

The Island Players are raising the curtain on their 77th season with a diverse lineup. “We’re not just putting on shows; we’re creating memories that last ...

Bradenton Beach commissioners on July 17 took a step toward the regulation of commercial cabanas on public beaches as they ...

The Center of Anna Maria Island’s fiscal year ended, but the final numbers aren’t ready for the public. Nevertheless, it ...

Turtle watchers say they hope to see at least 500 nests on Anna Maria Island by the end of the season, which is Oct. 31.

A Holmes Beach commissioner is entering budget season with a wealth of public feedback. Commission Chair Dan Diggins told The ...

First responders work in a swift current under the Longboat Pass Bridge July 15 to secure a safety line to a piling during a training exercise led by Team Blacksheep TRT. A Manatee County Beach Patrol ...

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