While Anna Maria is saving about $50,000 a year by outsourcing its building official position and paying for just part-time help, it’s not really getting the maximum level of service, current building ...

This new house at 100 Sycamore Ave. in Anna Maria has been the subject of several complaints by neighbors that the structure blocks their view of the Gulf of Mexico. islander Photo: Rick Catlin What’s ...

Basketball, soccer, golf, horseshoes kick off May sports - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

The owner of Bungalow Beach Resort sued the city of Bradenton Beach after commissioners denied her request for paid parking ...

Bradenton Beach city commissioners voted unanimously May 1 to direct building official Bill Palmer to determine whether ...

May’s mildly warm water temps result in hot fishing action - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Almost all of the memorial benches that lined the shore in Holmes Beach are gone. And replacing them could cost a pretty ...

Tracks lead to a sea turtle nest on Anna Maria Island and, in an afternoon post on social media May 3, Anna Maria Island ...

Last week’s question To me, “May Day” means? Commemoration of labor’s struggles. 18% Celebration of spring. 45% Sea turtle season begins. 12% One month to ...

The West Manatee Fire Rescue district’s vacation rental inspection program fell short of its goal in its first year. But ...

Olga Ippedico, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church’s council chair, and the Rev. Rosemary Backer, speak to members about wind insurance for the Holmes Beach church. The church’s bill for 2007 is $42,167, more ...

Cortez Trailer Park owner Harry Howey Sr. with daughter Kathie Howey Harris addresses the residents about their co-op venture, "It's about preserving for the future." A small group of residents ...