The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously March 25 to accept state funding for shore-based projects ...

April brings warm weather, light breezes, plenty of targets - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Adult soccer kicks off at center, members challenge at KRC - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Residents of the Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach allege unlawful changes to their community’s parking lot by the property owners. Established in the ...

After more than three hours of debate, discussion, argument, accusations, objections and occasionally some actual information on the proposed Sandbar restaurant site plan at its Feb. 7 meeting, the ...

Firefighters prepare to enter the burning duplex adjacent to Haley's Motel in Holmes Beach on Nov. 16. The fire remained under investigation on Nov. 17, as The islander went to press. islander Photo: ...

Emergency medical service technicians and lifeguards at Coquina Beach Aug. 5 worked unsuccessfully to revive Bridwell F. Tobin of Sarasota after the man shot himself with a small pistol. islander ...

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies at the MCSO's Anna Maria substation last Wednesday arrested a New York man for failing to register with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as a ...

The island’s three city commissions were set to vote April 1 on petitions to hold a November referendum on changing the name of Gulf Drive to “Gulf of ...

After almost two years and one apology letter, a pair of criminal charges against island developer Shawn Kaleta have been resolved. Judge Jacqueline ...