This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
Back to school: Anna Maria Elementary Dolphins returning to class
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria Elementary School is ready to make a splash as students and families head back for the 2026-27 school […]
Local captains continue fight against poachers
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Years of documenting suspected illegal shellfish harvesting by a coalition of tour boat captains operating in Sarasota Bay helped the […]
Nice ride for trainers
Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer poses in the lobby of the Daytona Beach Hard Rock hotel, where he attended […]
Adjudication withheld in Holmes Beach theft case
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Judge Frederick Mercurio of the 12th Circuit Court ruled July 9 to withhold adjudication against Chris Hernandez-Licona, 20, of Bradenton, […]
HBPD arrests Bradenton man for DUI
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Holmes Beach police arrested B. Garrett Brown, 26, of Bradenton July 14 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under […]
Bradenton Beach city budget plan emphasizes storm readiness, employee retention
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Bradenton Beach commissioners reached consensus July 30 on a proposed $6.58 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget that maintains this year’s […]
Anna Maria department heads project 26-27 spending, salaries
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria’s spending plan for fiscal 2026-27 is rounding into form. Department heads presented $17,988,491 in projected expenses for the […]
Top Notch Week 4: Fishing for breakfast
Terry Martsolf of Seminole captured this photo in March at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. He wrote, “An old friend is waiting on breakfast!” Martsolf is the fourth weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. There will be two more weekly winners to claim Page 1 placement in the newspaper. All the weekly winners will be entered into the grand prize round, which offers $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. Islander Courtesy Photo
Category: 08-05-26, Community, Featured Image, News, Top Notch 2026
Welcome back, AME family
Island artist Cory Wright stands July 23 beside a mural she painted at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Featuring the school’s dolphin mascot, FIN, the mural welcomes students, faculty and staff for the 2026-27 school year. Teachers and staff returned to campus Aug. 3. Students will follow on Aug. 10. Islander Photo: Courtesy
The anniversary of the unsolved 1980 Kingfish Boat Ramp killings was Aug. 1.
Last week’s question What’s the most urgent environmental threat facing Anna Maria Island? Beach erosion and rising sea levels. 42% […]
Nesting notes: Post-hatchling return
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring reported the washback of a post-hatchling the week ending July 31. The […]
HBPD arrests man for alleged trespassing, prowling
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Holmes Beach police arrested Devon Guidry Jr., 30, July 22 on a third-degree felony charge for allegedly trespassing while wearing […]
RoadWatch – 08-05-26
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Eyes on the road Cortez Bridge and Cortez Road: Continuing through mid-August, concrete barriers are in the rights of way […]
Top Notch Week 4: Fishing for breakfast
Terry Martsolf of Seminole captured this photo in March at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. He wrote, “An old friend is waiting on breakfast!” Martsolf is the fourth weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. There will be two more weekly winners to claim Page 1 placement in the newspaper. All the weekly winners will be entered into the grand prize round, which offers $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. Islander Courtesy Photo
Top Notch photo contest launches
The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. A classic returns. The contest celebrates what is still known as the “Kodak […]
Last week's roundup
Cold case: The Kingfish Boat Ramp killings of Aug. 1, 1980 | Be the first to comment
Top Notch Week 3: Turning and turning | Be the first to comment
About those consequences | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria clerk teases parking changes | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
What’s the most urgent environmental threat facing Anna Maria Island? | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Bertha brings on big surf | by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Pier decking down and sealed, T-end work begins soon | Be the first to comment
Pre-teen treated at beach, airlifted for medical care | by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
As the world terns – 07-29-2026 | Be the first to comment
Status report: 2024 storm expenses | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
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Sports
Soccer countdown, flag football, horseshoes, golf play on
by Kevin P. Cassidy
The big kids at the community center are closing out another season of soccer. With two weeks remaining in the […]
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Soccer champs named at center; golf and horseshoes play on
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Fishing
Hookups continue despite rain, wind, challenging weather
by Capt. Danny Stasny
With weather patterns stirring up winds and rough surf, as well as thunderstorms coming off the Gulf of Mexico, many […]
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Mangrove snapper invade local waters, action on boats, land
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Keep an eye on the sky, radar to avoid pop-up storms
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Streetlife
Streetlife – 08-05-26
Island police reports By Robert Anderson and Ryan Paice Streetlife is based on incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff’s […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, August. 05, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE DOUBLE LIFE BATTERY for Inogen One G5, $100. 941-524-9512. FREE: LIVING ROOM chair. Beach vibe upholstery, very […]