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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Anna Maria is saving about $50,000 a year by outsourcing its building official position and paying for just part-time help, it’s not really getting the maximum level of service, current building ...

Anna Maria City Commissioner Harry Stoltzfus got his wish Jan. 21 with a special commission meeting he requested the previous day. He may also have gotten his wish to discuss the Pine Avenue ...

Progressive Cabinetry moved to the top of the standings this week in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island. Progressive has a 4-1 record, just ahead of second-place Pool America, ...

The Florida Department of Transportation will help fund the cost of maintaining an additional emergency medical services team on Anna Maria Island during the upcoming 45-day Anna Maria Island Bridge ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short, in an April 11 email to The Islander, said the city entered an agreement with HR Direct for ...

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring is making tracks on the beach. The team began surveying the beaches April 15 to monitor for sea ...

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island and local churches will present a sunrise service on Easter Sunday. With sunrise expected at 7:01 a.m. Sunday, April ...