Home rule top legislative priority in Holmes Beach — on AMI
Holmes Beach is no stranger to the struggle to protect home rule. Starting last year with the 2018 legislative session, […]
County gives update on fall beach renourishment for AMI
Beach erosion exposes a buried rope fence that was installed to protect a dune area at Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
BB pier blues: Parts missing, floating dock stalled — again
Trouble in paradise? The Historic Bridge Street Pier sees delays, as the floating dock installation goes off track again, and clams for the living shoreline project won’t be ready until after winter. Islander File Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Legendary performer dazzles, makes new ‘friends
Audience members applaud Jan. 31 for singer-songwriter Janis Ian, following her performance of her song, “At Seventeen,” for which she received the 1976 Grammy award for best female pop vocal performance. Ian lectured and performed several songs as part of the Friends of the Island Library 2019 Lecture and Travel Series. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Former AM commissioner aims criticism at city pier project
Not everyone is happy with the plans for the new Anna Maria City Pier. The first pilings were to be […]
HBPD’s McGowin: All about kids, community, family
He’s a stand-up guy, with the highest integrity — a family man. That’s how fellow officers and chiefs regard retired […]
Beach washout evident, renourishment planned
The beach will have to endure another hurricane season, but the Gulf of Mexico shoreline on Anna Maria Island will […]
Federal investigation of copter crash hits delay
The federal government shutdown is reverberating on Anna Maria Island. Answers to why Sarasota pilot Stanley Lee crashed Jan. 2 […]
Center, TDC ready boost tourism with ‘unplugged’ concerts
The Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau hopes to hit a high note in 2019. The Bradenton Area Concert Series […]
’Twas days before Christmas
Students at the School for Constructive Play perform in the school’s first Christmas concert at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Anna Maria Island.