Attorney Melton Little has announced his candidacy in 2026 for the House District 71 seat held by Will Robinson Jr., who ...

The first piece of the funding puzzle is on deck. Manatee County Tourist Development Council members unanimously voted June ...

A holiday weekend is coming up and we’re looking for harmony and understanding. The Independence Day celebration will begin ...

As beachgoers gear up for a sun-filled Fourth of July, law enforcement and emergency responders on Anna Maria Island are ...

Manatee County is exploring the possibility of collecting launch fees at public boat ramps. At a June 17 meeting of the ...

Sports action this week spans center court, links, pits - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Be stealthy for snook, trout success, while tarpon bite lingers - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, ...

A joint meeting between Manatee County and Bradenton Beach officials June 18 outlined a shared vision for easing traffic congestion with multimodal ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short responded to The Islander June 21 with info on a meeting with the Manatee County Tourist Development Council to discuss ...

The Anna Maria City Pier might appear a little different by the time it reopens. It’s unclear if Mote Marine Laboratory’s Marine Science Education and ...

There has yet to be any real progress on the demolition and rebuild of the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria — wiped out by the 2024 hurricanes. The city ...

A challenge to the West Manatee Fire Rescue District’s ability to assess vacation rentals as commercial properties has failed ...