John Lerro: The 36th victim of the Skyway Bridge disaster
In Tampa Bay history, his name will forever be associated with May 9, 1980, and that morning’s disaster. John Lerro […]
Kingfish Boat Ramp overflow parking revisited
Gone today, here tomorrow? Following a request from Manatee County administrator Cheri Coryea, the Florida Department of Transportation reviewed overflow […]
County hopes increased COVID-19 testing drops high percentage
Manatee County is taking longer to flatten the COVID-19 case curve than most of the state. As of May 1, […]
Some restaurants prime for opening, some stay shuttered
Could we finally see light at the end of the normal tunnel? Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Phase 1 reopening guidelines, dubbed […]
Manatee County COVID-19 cases by city, ZIP code
According to the Florida Department of Health website by Florida Division of Emergency Management May 3, positive cases of COVID-19 […]
State orders Phase 1 reopening, island cities adjust
It’s time to phase into a new normal. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first phase of his plan to reopen […]
County reopens beach parking, Holmes Beach cuts 2,000 spots
It’s up to the state, Manatee County and the cities to determine a balance between public safety and reopening public […]
Help offered to unemployed AMI workers, small business owners
CrossPointe Fellowship is distributing thousands of dollars donated through the island churches to unemployed Anna Maria Island workers. Applicants must […]
Holmes Beach hears infrastructure project updates, good news
Rebuilt seawalls, parks and sidewalks were all on the roster in Holmes Beach for 2019-20. While many Anna Maria Island […]
Vote-by-mail apps, registration encouraged
Manatee County registered voters can apply now to vote by mail this year, including balloting for the Aug. 18 primary […]