Mosquito landing
John Gardner, chief pilot of Manatee County’s mosquito control helicopters, landed on the athletic field behind Anna Maria Elementary School […]
Charity blood drive planned
Juice up and roll up a sleeve. The annual Island Blood Drive is set for Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, […]
Substitute donor sought for blood drive
WANTED: Substitute blood donor. First-time donors encouraged to step up, sit back and give. Dave McKeever thought about placing such […]
FDOT road, noise advisory
The Florida Department of Transportation is advising people living near the boardwalk construction site near the Anna Maria City Pier […]
BB mayor: seawall fix a must
Bradenton Beach Mayor Bob Bartelt says a city seawall on the bay side of Sixth Street South must be rebuilt […]
Commission approves trolley ad plan
Manatee County commissioners approved an agreement for the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce to again sell ads on the […]
FPL trimming Island trees
Florida Power & Light Co. will have tree-trimming crews on Anna Maria Island during the summer months, cutting and trimming […]
HB commission says no to fine reduction
Since developer Robert Byrne abandoned his property at 518 Key Royale Drive in Holmes Beach some three to four years […]
Traffic stop leads to drug-related arrest
A routine traffic stop in Holmes Beach May 18 resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old woman on a drug […]
Falling fish shatters skylight
A friend stopped by Elaine and Gary Deffenbaugh’s home May 25 to find a fish on the dining room table, […]