Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short reported in a Feb. 6 email to The Islander that he had “a catch-up week” following a trip out of ...

A biography associated with Mr. Bishop’s last commission campaign said he had lived in West Manatee for most of his adult ...

Bradenton Beach is working to maintain its permitting and inspection process following the suspension of building official ...

KRC crowns champs, center scores kids football, adult soccer - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Manatee County commissioners took the bait at a meeting loaded with supporters of a Cortez institution damaged by the 2024 ...

Calm winds, warmers temps lead to opportunities in Gulf - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Consider delay for air, water temps to warm to head out to fi sh - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, ...

In Anna Maria, the mayor is on vacation and Vice Mayor Charlie Salem, chairman of the commission, filled The Islander in on ...

As stories go, this definitely is one, and it's got all the elements of a made-for-TV movie. There's adventure, romance, tragic death, a miraculous escape and a surprise ending. It's even got ...

Many of Manatee County's homeless population often head to Anna Maria Island, particularly on weekends. With free bus service to Manatee Public Beach from the mainland and the free Island Trolley, the ...

Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains better than average for February. Mild temperatures and light winds only briefly interrupted by a weak cold front are supplying excellent conditions for a ...