No hiccups opening boat ramps, ‘true test’ on horizon
The floodgates were opened for Manatee County boaters, but waters remained calm. The county closed public boat ramps March 26 […]
BBPD investigates bike theft
Has anyone seen this person? A tenant in Bradenton Beach reported to police April 14 that her bicycle was stolen […]
Anna Maria City Pier on cusp of completion, to remain closed
It could be finished by the end of April. But safety must come first. The new Anna Maria City Pier, […]
Longevity, grit help keep local businesses in the game
If the game is keeping a business running through down innings and lost at-bats, Anna Maria Island business are in […]
Manatee County extends curfew, restricts travel, activities
Manatee County commissioners continued a countywide curfew, but for a shorter time frame. County commissioners voted 4-3 April 17 to […]
Nesting sea turtles coming soon, preparations underway
Any day now. Any night. It’s almost sea turtle time on Anna Maria Island. And, as in years past, code […]
Island cities enforce rental restrictions, beach limits
Island enforcement teams were checking out neighborhood rentals for illegal check-ins Easter weekend and the days following. One tool ordered […]
CALL AHEAD
Islander clients and chamber members offer takeout meals and, in some cases, delivery, as of April 20: 421 Sweet Treats. […]
Eyes on the road 04-22-2020
The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices: Multiple locations in Bradenton Beach: A county pipeline […]
Manatee County clamors for COVID-19 testing
People are getting restless. But Manatee County has a ways to go before social distancing measures intended to halt the […]