39 Years Ago: Killing spree at Kingfish
Emergency personnel respond Aug. 1, 1980, in Holmes Beach, where four people were fatally shot and one person was injured. The case remains unsolved. Islander Photo: Manatee County Public Library System
Holmes Beach sets maximum millage for 2019-20 budget
Holmes Beach is a step closer to finalizing its 2019-20 budget. Commissioners voted 4-0 at their meeting July 23 to […]
Anna Maria strikes deal for construction of pier buildings
A deal is in place for the construction of a restaurant and bait shop on the T-end of the new […]
Treehouse owners push case back to circuit court
One treehouse case is branching off from the federal to the county courthouse. A month after the city of Holmes […]
Coast Guard Cortez assists boaters in Gulf
A U.S. Coast Guard crew saved the day for four boaters from Ellenton with a damaged hull in the Gulf […]
Bradenton Beach gives tentative nod to spending increase
Taxes are set to rise for Bradenton Beach property owners. City commissioners voted unanimously July 25 on several motions to […]
AM commissioner bows out of race
One Anna Maria city commissioner is out of the running. Facing a campaign for another term on the Nov. 5 […]
Anna Maria reveals tentative 2019-20 revenue, tax increase
A tax increase may be in store for Anna Maria. Mayor Dan Murphy presented tentative revenues for the city’s 2019-20 […]
Erratic driving leads HBPD to arrest Parrish man for DUI
An erratic driver on Manatee Avenue was arrested by Holmes Beach police for driving under the influence. Michael Sargent, 32, […]
Bradenton Beach reviews Sunshine litigation, strategizes
The trial is over. And the judge ruled for the city. But the division of court costs and legal fees […]