AM hikes rental registration fees
Despite preemptive state legislation on the horizon, the city of Anna Maria is increasing registration fees for vacation rentals in […]
OPPAGA asks island cities for ‘more,’ including dissolution
The cat’s out of the bag. And the state wants to know what the mice think of it. The Florida […]
BB to review paid parking permit apps
Bradenton Beach commissioners will review applications March 21 for paid parking lots on residential and commercial properties. Commissioners will review […]
Garden Club honored as Anna Maria’ Citizen of the Year
Anna Maria Island Garden Club vice president Renitia Bertoluzzi, right, smiles March 14 alongside Anna Maria Citizen Recognition Committee member Darcie Duncan, left, who presented a plaque naming the garden club as the city’s 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The club received a unanimous vote over other nominees, including The Islander and Sun newspapers and former resident, island worker Christine Olson, who founded To Inform Families First. Islander Photos: Ryan Paice
RoadWatch: Eyes on the road – 03-20-2024
Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach: Manatee County is working on sewer lines along Gulf Drive South. Motorists can expect lane […]
Island officials make last appeal on rental preemption bill
Senate Bill 280 could spell the end for the island cities’ local vacation rental regulations. But the cities of Anna […]
St. Pat puts on a flash of green
The Anna Maria Island Privateers show off their green at the lead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from Holmes Beach to Anna Maria. More pics, page 12.
HBPD arrests Michigan woman on DUI charge
Holmes Beach police arrested Darlene Kerr, 61, of Midland, Michigan, March 8 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. […]
1st responders gear up for AMI spring break
Manatee County’s public schools go on spring break the week that ends with the Easter holiday — traditionally the height […]
Felony charges dropped against Colorado woman
The state attorney’s office dropped all charges against Kendall Anderson, 31, of Denver. Anderson was arrested Jan. 9 in Holmes […]