Hurricane Helene intensified to a Category 4 storm Sept. 26 on the doorstep of Anna Maria Island’s coastline before making ...

Sept. 4, 9701 Gulf Drive, disturbance. The complainant called the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office alleging that while he was at Slim’s Place, he was confronted with abusive language and the person ...

The Anna Maria Island Privateers want to name their heretofore nameless float, and they want Manatee County youngsters to do the naming. The boat-float is only fairly new, replacing the smaller ...

At extreme low tide, boaters and conservation officials get a glimpse of what was once a vibrant wildlife habitat - Passage Key. Gulf storms, most recently the 2005 storms, have taken a toll on ...

A detail from Manatee County's plans for the Kingfish Boat Ramp located just east of the Holmes Beach city limits on Manatee Avenue. islander Image: Courtesy Manatee County New sidewalks, additional ...

Bradenton Beach city commissioners approved a first reading of stop-gap regulations for the waters that the city controls. The ordinance, which is scheduled for a second and final reading on Feb. 5, ...

An Internet Web blogger on OurAnnaMaria.blogspot has alleged that Anna Maria city planner Alan Garrett works for Pine Avenue Restoration LLC, then bills his time to the city for another payment. The ...

It's that time of year: We're somewhat between seasons for trout and snook, redfish seem to be somewhat elusive, but sheepshead are literally swarming near any kind of piling, dock, structure or any ...

Joe McClash, incumbent candidate for Manatee County commissioner in District 7, meets voter John Lasson of Bradenton during an Aug. 13 candidate forum. Pat Arends of the League of Women Voters of ...

Bud Bates is not only back at work with back pay, but his benefits, which were questioned after being terminated from his job in the Bradenton Beach Public Works Department, have been reinstated.

Islander photographer Jacob Merrifield piloted a drone Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene hit Anna Maria Island with strong ...

Anna Maria’s business community bunkered up, waited out and even waded through the waters of Hurricane Helene. The Islander ...