This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026
Workers on the T-end at the AMCP Oct. 28 were barely visible from the shoreline. Islander. Photo: Bonner Joy
‘Good day to vote’
Rusty Hart, center, exits the Holmes Beach polling place at the Island Library Nov. 3, Election Day, wearing an “I voted” sticker and saying “It’s a good day to vote.” Nearby, signs littered the road around the library and candidates for office in Holmes Beach and for seats on the West Manatee Fire Rescue Commission were greeting voters at an appropriate distance. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy
Kirschner has a plan
I have a plan … There’s no better place in this district to talk about clean water than Cortez, one […]
Holmes Beach prepares for ‘official’ changes
The Holmes Beach City Commission marked a transition during its Oct. 27 meeting, honoring outgoing officials while advancing key municipal […]
Hurricane sand slated for Manatee County public projects hauled to private development
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RoadWatch-11-04-26
Eyes on the road Stay informed before heading out with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic impacts and free trolley […]
Holmes Beach looks forward to 2027 and more
Holmes Beach city officials agreed during an Oct. 27 meeting to host a workshop early next year to examine potential […]
Anna Maria mayor handles 2 ‘big things’
Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short said Oct. 29 in an email to The Islander that it’s “Been a busy week […]
‘Terrible’ start for local stone crabbers
Karen Bell, owner of Star Fish Co. Seafood Market and Dockside Restaurant and A.P. Bell Fish Co., as well as […]
Titsworth leaves city ‘well prepared’
Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth opted out of the Nov. 3 election for another two-year term in the mayor’s post […]
Progress is paramount at Anna Maria City Pier
Construction work at the Anna Maria City Pier has reached major utility milestones ahead of schedule, local officials announced during […]
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Top Notch: Honorable mentions
The Islander’s Top Notch contest concludes with honorable mentions, including Rick Bisio’s photo of a heron encounter in his yard in Bradenton Beach.
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Sports
Sports at community center peak with fall weather
by Kevin P. Cassidy
There are a plethora of fall sporting events ongoing at the Center of Anna Maria Island, including soccer for adults […]
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Soccer takes top billing at center, golf plays through at KRC
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Sports action on AMI continues in spite of sporadic rainfall
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Fishing
Persistent winds prevent access to offshore migratory species
by Capt. Danny Stasny
As we head into November, many of Anna Maria Island’s anglers are waiting for the wind to stop blowing. After […]
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End of October, anglers hope it brings end of wind, rain
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Tainted stormwater from the Manatee River prompts challenges for anglers
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Streetlife
Streetlife – 11-04-26
Streetlife is based on incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and the Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach police […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, Nov. 04, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE BLACK AND RED roll suitcases, $20 each, black handbag, carry on, $25. 941-920-2494. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All […]