It is unclear what level of commercialization — if any — will be allowed on Anna Maria’s shores. And it might be a while ...

Bradenton Beach officials were put on notice of a potential $100 million class action lawsuit alleging political corruption, ...

Adult football in battle for top seed, golf and horseshoes play on - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, ...

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring only documented two new sea turtle nests the week of Aug. 9-15, but ...

The Gulf Islands Ferry is now operating between two named piers, as Bradenton has christened its riverfront dock the ...

People review project boards and speak with staff during a Manatee County workshop for the proposed Cortez Marina. The event ...

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The second of three pieces to the puzzle that is the city of Anna Maria’s fiscal 2025-26 budget has been revealed. Mayor Mark Short Aug. 14 unveiled $8.1 ...

Last week’s question Did you take a summer vacation? Yes, traveled in the United States. 36% Still hoping for a holiday. 22% Always on holiday. 19% ...

Plenty of species to catch before Sept. 1 gag grouper opening - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short responded to our request for city news last week in an Aug. 15 email: “On Aug. 13, the city held a mandatory pre-bid meeting regarding the construction of the walkway and ...

A special master, finding the matter was outside her authority, dismissed an appeal of Bradenton Beach’s approval, with restrictions, of a temporary use permit for parking at the Bungalow Beach Resort ...