Water advisory lifted
The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County’s “no swim” advisory for the Palma Sola South beach, located on the […]
Treehouse owners start demo process
The end of the controversial beachfront treehouse might be on the horizon. Judge Edward Nicholas of the 12th Circuit Court […]
Governor vetoes VR bill, island sighs in relief
Vacation rental regulations are safe — for now. After 10 days on the governor’s desk, Senate Bill 280, which would […]
Anna Maria Island voter registration: by numbers, party
With a couple of weeks remaining for island voters to register for the Aug. 20 primary, Republicans outnumber Democrats on […]
N.C. man arrested for DUI
Holmes Beach police arrested Michael Powell, 27, of Hickory, North Carolina, June 23 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving […]
FISH looks within for preserve improvements
The Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage June 17 voted to hire FISH member Allen Garner as project manager on a […]
Summer sports on AMI go from gridiron to gym, links, pits
A season of flag football kicked off for adults June 27 with four games played at the Center of Anna […]
Island real estate transactions – 07-03-2024
212 Gladiolus St., Anna Maria, 1,234 sq ft 2BR 2BA 7336 sq ft lot built in 1967 sold 5-28-2024 by […]
Mangrove snapper on late arrival, plenty of other eager species
As we settle into the first week of July, Anna Maria Island anglers are anticipating the arrival of mangrove snapper. […]












