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 […]
Bradenton Beach explores options for city hall, library
Bradenton Beach officials appear ready to move forward on major changes for city hall, the library and other public buildings. […]
Judge to rule on noise case
Twelfth Circuit Judge Charles Sniffin listens to arguments Jan. 24 from Anthony Manganiello III, attorney for Richard and Marjorie Motzer. […]
Anna Maria cheers Citizen of the Year
The cheers for Ed Chiles filled Anna Maria City Hall Jan. 24. Those gathered in the chambers at city hall […]
Donations, efforts surge for federal workers awaiting pay
Anna Maria Island and Cortez businesses and nonprofits raised more than $15,000 for federal employees affected by the partial government […]
Holmes Beach dives into Spring Lake cleanup options
Questions about Spring Lake have been answered. And action will be taken. The lake, a saltwater-fed lake between 68th and […]
Men resist rescue, fire boat damaged
A rescue involving $40,000 in damages to a West Manatee Fire Rescue boat came to the surface at a Jan. […]
Crash in Holmes Beach ends with DUI, drug arrests
Two 20-year-old Sarasota men were arrested by Holmes Beach police after their SUV crashed into a palm tree Dec. 29 […]
AME dash finishes with almost $4,000 for PTO coffers
Runners, records and revenue. The 13th annual Dolphin Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Jan. 19 had it all. With […]
Watching the tide
Manatee County Marine Rescue lifeguards Joey Santos and Marshall Greene watch for any sign of distress on the beach. Under sunny skies, they reported lots of beachgoers enjoying the day Jan. 23 at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach, where the temperature reached 83 degrees. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell