FISH joins opposition to Sarasota Bay development permit
The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board voted Aug. 3 to oppose a federal permit for a Sarasota Bay development, […]
Nesting notes: Summer’s slowdown
Sea turtle nesting is winding down on Anna Maria Island while the last of the island’s least tern chicks have […]
RoadWatch – 08-12-26
Eyes on the road Stay informed before you head out with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic impacts and free […]
Back to school: Anna Maria Elementary Dolphins returning to class
Anna Maria Elementary School is ready to make a splash as students and families head back for the 2026-27 school […]
Local captains continue fight against poachers
Years of documenting suspected illegal shellfish harvesting by a coalition of tour boat captains operating in Sarasota Bay helped the […]
Nice ride for trainers
Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer poses in the lobby of the Daytona Beach Hard Rock hotel, where he attended […]
Adjudication withheld in Holmes Beach theft case
Judge Frederick Mercurio of the 12th Circuit Court ruled July 9 to withhold adjudication against Chris Hernandez-Licona, 20, of Bradenton, […]
Bradenton Beach city budget plan emphasizes storm readiness, employee retention
Bradenton Beach commissioners reached consensus July 30 on a proposed $6.58 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget that maintains this year’s […]
HBPD arrests Bradenton man for DUI
Holmes Beach police arrested B. Garrett Brown, 26, of Bradenton July 14 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under […]
Anna Maria department heads project 26-27 spending, salaries
Anna Maria’s spending plan for fiscal 2026-27 is rounding into form. Department heads presented $17,988,491 in projected expenses for the […]