Top Stories this week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2009 Holmes Beach Police Department Officer Brian Copeman wraps tape around the perimeter of a property in the 500 block of Key Royale Drive in Holmes Beach Feb. 25. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff FBI agents search Island properties by Lisa Neff . Islander Reporter FBI agents executed search warrants at two Anna Maria Island properties Feb. 25 linked to financial consultant Doyle Scott Elliott. Full Story... Survey: Island beaches, Anna Maria City Pier No. 1 by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The Anna Maria City Pier is still the top natural attraction in Manatee County for visitors enjoying a vacation in the area. Full Story... Magazine features Anna Maria Island by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter Anna Maria Island may be the land that time forgot, but of late, it’s been discovered by travel writers and the national print media. Full Story... TDC approves increasing bed tax 1 cent by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The cost of renting an accommodation unit in Manatee County appears headed up effective May 1. Full Story... Boil water in Anna Maria March 4 Anna Maria residents living from Willow Avenue north to Bean Point will have their water shut off between 12:01 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Full Story... New fee schedule in Anna Maria by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The cost of doing business with Anna Maria is going up. Full Story... DOT-Island meet March 26 by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter The Florida Department of Transportation will present its long-awaited project development and environmental study for the Anna Maria Island Bridge March 26 at a public hearing in Holmes Beach. Full Story... Cumber faces 15-30 years in prison by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter William Cumber III, a “person of interest” in the disappearance of his girlfriend, faces 15-30 years in jail for alleged violation of probation. Full Story... Commission adopts comp plan amendments by Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The Holmes Beach City Commission Feb. 24 unanimously approved an ordinance adopting the evaluation and appraisal report of the city’s comprehensive plan. Full Story... St. Patrick's Day tickets on sale now Tickets for the St. Patrick’s Day Irish Breakfast at the Moose Lodge are on sale, priced at $8 each, and can be purchased at The Islander office, 5404 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, and at Sato Real Estate, 519 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Full Story... Holmes Beach official Saunders died Feb. 22 Holmes Beach Mayor Rich Bohnenberger said he was shocked to learn that building official William “Bill” Saunders had died. Full Story... Diocese investigation continues By Lisa Neff. Islander Reporter The Diocese of Venice investigation of a priest who has served at a Holmes Beach church remains open. Full Story...