Elections for Island offices take place in November, with qualifying as a candidate about a month away.
In Anna Maria, three commission offices — seats currently held by John Quam, Gene Aubry and Dale Woodland — are up in November.
In Bradenton Beach, the mayoral post held by Bob Bartelt and commission seats held by Gay Breuler and Janie Robertson are up for election.
Robertson, because of a term limit, cannot seek re-election, and she has raised concerns over the past year about whether any candidates will step forward for her seat.
Robertson represents Ward 3, which is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Sarasota Bay on the east and Seventh Street North on the north. The southern boundary generally is First Street North, but the ward dips down to include the east end of Bridge Street.
In Holmes Beach, three commission offices — seats held by Al Robinson, David Zaccagnino and Pat Morton — are up.
Election Day is Nov. 8.
Qualifying dates are Aug. 15 to Aug. 26 in Anna Maria, and Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 in both Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach.
For more information about becoming a candidate, visit the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office at www.votemanatee.com or visit the appropriate city hall.