The weekend's cold front may have temporarily put the chill on local fishing action, but look for better fishing as better weather comes through this week. Sheepshead action continues to be good near ...

Incumbent Anna Maria City Commissioners John Quam, Christine Tollette and Dale Woodland will be challenged by two political newcomers in the race for the three seats up for election in November. As of ...

Federal funds might soon contribute to Anna Maria Island infrastructure improvements. The island cities will be the recipients of more than $1.4 million ...

Indoor soccer back on center court, golf, horseshoes resist rain - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Manatee County pulled in $2,520,129 in resort tax revenue in May — a record for the month. The May 2025 figure topped last year’s record-setting May by ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short emailed The Islander July 2 and July 3 with news from the northernmost city on Anna Maria Island. Short commented on the loss ...

The first piece of funding for rebuilding the Anna Maria City Pier walkway is locked in. The city’s $1.25 million ...

Anna Maria Island beaches contain more than 400 sea turtle nests while two early nests hatched out on July 3. Yes, it’s hatch ...

By son Jason What makes a life? Is it the one with the most toys wins? Maybe it is riches and a luxurious lifestyle. Or could ...

The time for appeals has passed and the West Manatee Fire Rescue District is ready to break its silence. The district issued a news release July 2 ...

A fall from a golf cart left one 15-year-old girl critically injured and in need of emergency transportation off the island. According to a West Manatee ...

A fishing trip turned into a life-threatening ordeal June 28 when a mechanical failure nearly sank a boat carrying three ...