Current red tide conditions around the state of Florida are summarized, and sampling results are mapped. Reports are updated on Friday afternoon. Current and past regional status reports are also ...

This photo shows the location of the former Trader Jack's restaurant, now being offered for $25 million by Mike Norman Realty of Holmes Beach. islander Photo: Jack Elka Got a spare $25 million sitting ...

Dr. Ernest Estevez is the keeper of all lore nautical in our part of the world. For more than three decades he has practiced his craft at Mote Marine Laboratory, publishing scores of technical papers ...

Bradenton Beach city commissioners have retained the services of M.T. Causely company to provide building official services to the city. The firm - specifically Steve Gilbert - has been working as ...

The trial of a woman accused of killing her boyfriend in his Palma Sola home two years ago was set to begin this week at the Manatee County Courthouse. Merle Zeigler is charged with second-degree ...

Great springtime bite, top conditions between cold fronts - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 March 4 to demolish Annie’s Bait & Tackle, a landmark waterfront destination in Cortez that was hard-hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall.

They drifted into the city hall March 6 for a Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board hearing for a Drift-In AMI project.

St. Pete Beach’s city clerk is ready to take her talents to Anna Maria. Palmetto resident Amber LaRowe told The Islander ...

← RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 03-12-2025 Anna Maria Island businesses gear up for spring break, new chapter → ...

Mayor Mark Short emailed The Islander March 7 saying the city had a week of miscellaneous items either accomplished or progressing. The shade sail at the ...

Local businesses, whether fully recovered or still recovering from 2024 hurricanes, are gearing up to capitalize on the ...