As stories go, this definitely is one, and it's got all the elements of a made-for-TV movie. There's adventure, romance, tragic death, a miraculous escape and a surprise ending. It's even got ...

Many of Manatee County's homeless population often head to Anna Maria Island, particularly on weekends. With free bus service to Manatee Public Beach from the mainland and the free Island Trolley, the ...

While the Florida Institute of Government has little information on the cost of a feasibility study to consolidate the three Island cities, its counterpart in Georgia has considerable experience in ...

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 ...

A biography associated with Mr. Bishop’s last commission campaign said he had lived in West Manatee for most of his adult ...

Bradenton Beach is working to maintain its permitting and inspection process following the suspension of building official ...

A child drowning occurred Jan. 27 in Anna Maria. A 19-month-old infant was found unresponsive by the parents in a swimming pool at a residence at 115 Elm ...

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The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 75 samples from Florida’s Gulf coast the week ending Feb. 9. brevis was observed at background to ...

Visitors snug in Manatee County beds netted $1.87 million in tourist development tax revenues in December 2024. The Manatee County Tax Collector’s office ...

KRC crowns champs, center scores kids football, adult soccer - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Calm winds, warmers temps lead to opportunities in Gulf - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...