Church prayers for rezone denied by Holmes Beach
It was a plan to save the church. But an emotional appeal from Gloria Dei Lutheran Church failed in the […]
Church prayers for rezone denied by Holmes Beach
Community members wait Oct. 11 in Holmes Beach City Hall to learn the outcome of a rezone request for Gloria […]
Turtle Watch’s priceless loggerhead shell stolen
Be on the lookout. The 3-by-4-foot loggerhead turtle carapace used by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring in […]
Large crowd gathers for Bayfest in Anna Maria
A little rain came late in the afternoon, but a shower didn’t dampen the spirits of festivalgoers as the Anna […]
Grab the crackers! Stone crabs are back!
Adam Lowry sorts stone crab claws from the first catch of the season Oct. 15 at the Star Fish Co. […]
Don’t feed the gators!
A sign listing penalties for feeding alligators stands west of the Cortez Bridge in Bradenton Beach. The sign likely was […]
Anna Maria underrepresented at Islander political event
Of three candidates running for city commission in Anna Maria, only Anna Maria General Store owner Brian Seymour appeared Oct. […]
2 men arrested in Holmes Beach burglaries
Two Indianapolis men were arrested for burglaries at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe and Island Bazaar. Andrew J. Montgomery, […]
Local candidates make their case at Holmes Beach event
Popcorn and politics were the focus Oct. 12 at The Islander’s candidate forum in Holmes Beach. The event at the […]
Sarasota man appeals sentence in crime spree
Up next for a Sarasota man convicted in a 2015 string of vehicle burglaries and thefts is the 2nd District […]