Fourth of July celebration for visitors to Anna Maria Island!
Lochlan Mazzaro, 8, left, Elise Willis, 8, and Maggie Willis, 11, all from Wesley Chapel, all equipped with water guns for fun times on their annual holiday — the month of July — and, especially, the Fourth of July, on Anna Maria Island.
Ocala man arrested for strangling wife
Holmes Beach police arrested Chad LaRoche, 47, of Ocala, June 23 on a third-degree felony charge for domestic battery by […]
HB parking citation upheld
Special magistrate Michael Connolly ruled June 25 to uphold a $250 parking citation against Brandon resident Ameera Evans for double […]
Chicks, sea turtle hatchlings gain independence
Hailing from Chicago, one of the first things I noticed on Anna Maria Island is how clear the skies are […]
Probation terminated for Bradenton woman
Judge Melissa Gould ruled June 21 to terminate probation for Sonja Wasmuth, 53, of Bradenton, who was found guilty of […]
County approaches finish on Bradenton Beach-Gulf Drive sewer project
Manatee County is nearing completion on a nearly 18-month-long sewer project along Gulf Drive South in Bradenton Beach. County public […]
Privateers lead AMI parade, off-island fireworks planned
A red, white and blue procession will roll from Anna Maria Island’s end to end on Independence Day. The all-American […]
1st responders ready for challenges of busy July 4th
On Independence Day, Americans gather at the beach to celebrate their nation’s birthday with sun, sand and coastal festivities. For […]
Anna Maria mayor vetoes proposed charter ordinance
One of five proposed amendments to the city of Anna Maria’s charter will not make it to a ballot. Mayor […]