Public service news
You need to know, this matters: Florida’s beaches are seeing something remarkable this year: a record number of loggerhead sea turtle nests. […]
AMITW sea turtle update
There are currently only 5 nests left on the beach. We had two more nests hatch this week and none […]
Risks of The Homestead Exemption Bill
The Governor’s initiative, modified by the Legislature and known as Amendment 3, will appear on all statewide ballots this November, […]
Oktoberfest kicks off KRC, soccer rules at community center
The youth soccer league at The Center of Anna Maria Island completed week 2 of its fall season. In the […]
Time to reevaluate slot-sizes on snook, some say, ‘yes’
If you’re a flats angler around Anna Maria Island, you probably are accustomed to targeting snook. And, if you’ve been […]
Streetlife – 10-07-26
Island police reports By Robert Anderson and Ryan Paice Streetlife is based on incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff’s […]
Obituaries – 10-07-26
The Islander is a free weekly community newspaper serving Anna Maria Island. There is no charge for our standard obituary, […]
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE BLACK AND RED roll suitcases, $20 each, black handbag, carry on, $25. 941-920-2494. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All […]