Bradenton man found guilty of DUI in Holmes Beach
Judge Melissa Gould of the 12th Circuit Court ruled Jan. 28 to adjudicate Bradenton resident Cody Manning, 33, guilty of […]
Ellenton man arrested for DUI
Holmes Beach police arrested Evens Saint Fort, 52, of Ellenton, Jan. 31 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under […]
Cruise ship concept: a timeline
2022-’24: A state and county effort is underway to acquire Rattlesnake Key or conservation but negotiations fail due to disputes […]
Deputy awarded for Bean Point rescue
Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy Matthew Daugherty holds a plaque Feb. 3 recognizing him as January’s Deputy of the Month for his part in an August 2025 rescue of a father and son from the waters off Bean Point in Anna Maria, where Daugherty is stationed. He found the two struggling to reach the shore and swam out to rescue them. Islander Photo: Courtesy MCSO
Excellence in education
Fifth-graders Easton Nock, left, Luke Plummer and Livingston Griffith hold a sign in support of Anna Maria Elementary teacher Nicole O’Neill during a Feb. 4 School District of Manatee event, where O’Neill was recognized as a Top 4 finalist for Educator of the Year. AME students, families and staff attended to show their support for O’Neill. Islander Photo: Courtesy AME/Via Facebook
Vacation rental companies launch suits against 35 defendants
One business deal gone wrong has resulted in two lawsuits. Sarasota-based attorney Christopher Michael Nigro filed a pair of lawsuits […]
Tampa woman faces 10 charges in drug-related arrest
Holmes Beach police arrested Emily Morrow, 34, of Tampa, Jan. 27 on several criminal charges, headlined by four third-degree felonies […]
Community center cutting into financial deficit with programs
One big month cut the Center of Anna Maria Island’s deficit by more than a third. The nonprofit recorded $132,210.66 […]
Roadwatch – 02-11-2026
Eyes on the road State Road 64/Anna Maria Island Bridge: The Manatee Avenue Water Main Intracoastal Crossing project is underway […]
Ballots go out for fire district property tax referendum
Voters in the West Manatee Fire Rescue District will soon face a decision at the ballot box. But for those […]