Spring weather, string of warmer days heats up water, fishing - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

By Ryan Paice and Lisa Neff Islander Staff Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry service is set to expand with the addition of ...

Residents of the Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach are speaking out regarding the possible loss of their homes and ...

Bradenton Beach is working to regain compliance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, taking steps to address ...

Manatee County commissioners, during their March 4 meeting, are expected to review a presentation “of details and options to ...

Manatee County’s tourism promoters, seeking to shift perspectives from gloom to bloom, delivered a bright outlook for spring.

A new set of special event permit fees are in place for the city of Anna Maria. City commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 27 to adopt a resolution ...

A Cortez man accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is set to appear in court April 24. Kevin Armstrong, 48, is charged with a third-degree ...

The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 37 samples from Florida’s Gulf coast the week ending March 2. brevis was observed at background to ...

Mayor Mark Short emailed The Islander Feb. 28, reporting that the city commission met Feb. 27 and covered a number of topics. He said they passed a ...

Adult, youth football playoffs shape up, KRC crowns couple - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Officials investigate the crash of a private, single-engine plane on April 13. islander Photo: Courtesy Craig Herbert of NewsManatee.com A Cortez man and a Sarasota man suffered injuries April 13 when ...