Holy waterspout!
Tjet Martin captures a waterspout on the Gulf of Mexico Aug. 24 with her camera from the deck at the […]
Bradenton Beach approves citizen ballot initiatives
The petitions have been signed, sealed and delivered, with just enough time to get three Bradenton Beach citizen’s initiatives on […]
Cortez residents pool resources, resist DOT megabridge
With one last chance remaining to impress upon the Florida Department of Transportation their preference for retaining the low-rise Cortez […]
Anna Maria Island’s sea turtle season peaks, hatches abound
Sea turtle season has peaked on Anna Maria Island. As of Aug. 27, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird […]
Spoiler poses for Anna Maria commission seat
Commissioners Carol Carter, Doug Copeland and Dale Woodland are hoping to keep their seats in the Nov. 7 election. All […]
Anna Maria rolls out franchise prohibition, historic preservation ordinances
The ordinance created to place a moratorium on formula business entities enacted in Anna Maria last July has been codified. […]
… as Holmes Beach grapples with franchise controls
There’s no putting the genie back in the bottle. Franchise businesses are here to stay in Holmes Beach, according to […]
Challenges loom in Holmes Beach commission races
At least five people, including two challengers and three incumbents, have confirmed interest in running for the Holmes Beach City […]
Odor leads to drug arrest
Bradenton Beach police followed their noses to make an early morning arrest in the 2500 block of Gulf Drive. Kaly […]
Passage Key attracts boaters, nudists, refuge violators
Shifting are the sands of time. Passage Key — a landmark for early Spanish and British explorers and long known […]