This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
Sisters Kay Davenport, left, and Shelby toast Daiquiri Deck drinks Sept. 12 during the Sundown Getdown party. The pair went to Bridge Street to celebrate Kay’s birthday and Shelby’s recent marriage proposal. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson
Do you remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001?
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Last week’s question Do you remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001? Yes, very well. 96% No, […]
Sundown party heats up Bridge Street
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Sisters Kay Davenport, left, and Shelby toast Daiquiri Deck drinks Sept. 12 during the Sundown Getdown party. The pair went to Bridge Street to celebrate Kay’s birthday and Shelby’s recent marriage proposal. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson
Category: 09-16-26, Community, Featured Image, News
Fire & Stone owners move toward reopening
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
After years of sitting shuttered, Fire & Stone Pizza might be getting closer to firing up its ovens. Owners Radka […]
HB seeks help to retain boat ramp access
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Holmes Beach is bringing out the big guns to address concerns of over-commercialization at Kingfish Boat Ramp. Mayor Judy Titsworth […]
Anna Maria OKs $436K for pier T-end construction
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
A contractor has been chosen to close out the rebuild for the Anna Maria City Pier. City commissioners unanimously voted […]
Nesting notes: Disorientations continue
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Five months into the season, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring’s data show nesting has produced 15,873 hatchlings. […]
LWV hosts HB candidate forum
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Fall weather is drawing near and election season is heating up the scene in Holmes Beach. Three city commission candidates […]
Bradenton woman arrested for DUI
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Holmes Beach police arrested Alicia Sportelli, 38, of Bradenton, Sept. 6 on two second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under […]
RoadWatch – 09-16-26
by Leslie Lake | Be the first to comment
Eyes on the road Stay informed before heading out with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic impacts and free trolley […]
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.
Last week's roundup
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AM parking plan: more Qs than As | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
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Sports
It’s a wrap for summer football, Labor Day golf scramble
by Kevin P. Cassidy
The 2026 summer flag football season at the Center of Anna Maria Island came to a close with semifinal and […]
Recent Stories
Center winds down summer sports, plus horseshoes, golf
8th September 2026 | Be the first to comment
Soccer, football playoffs on tap, plus golf, horseshoes
1st September 2026 | Be the first to comment
Fishing
2 weeks remain in season to hook a keeper gag grouper
by Capt. Danny Stasny
With the gag grouper season dwindling to just a couple more weeks, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers are […]
Recent Stories
Anglers move offshore to target gag grouper in September
8th September 2026 | Be the first to comment
September brings open season for popular backwater species
1st September 2026 | Be the first to comment
Streetlife
Streetlife – 09-16-26
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, September. 16, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE FOR SALE: ONE 10-foot sit-in kayak, one kayak paddle, two kayak seats, two waterproof life vests, total, […]