A travel story in the Dec. 11 issue of USA Today about vacationing on Anna Maria Island spawned a frenzy of telephone calls and e-mails to the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce from people looking ...

By Mike Sales Special to The Islander Anna Maria Island is welcoming back crowds. So, arrive early, ride the trolley if you can, chill and enjoy. Your ...

No lawsuit was filed against the city of Bradenton Beach, as a 180-day notice period tied to a claim submitted last summer by businessman Bob Bolus ...

Current red tide conditions around the state of Florida are summarized, and sampling results are mapped. Reports are updated on Friday afternoon. Current and past regional status reports are also ...

Football takes over at center field; plus golf, horseshoes - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

The discussion about the future of the Anna Maria City Pier’s T-end is far from over. Mayor Mark Short announced Feb. 12 that the city will hold another ...

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The Atlanta Rhythm Section performs Feb. 14 on stage in the gymnasium at the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., ...

Marine terminal operator SSA Marine and holding company Slip Knott LLC have outlined a concept for a cruise terminal on the 328-acre Knott-Cowen tract ...

Festivalgoers fill the streets of historic Cortez Feb. 14 during the 44th annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. The two-day event, held between 123rd and 124th streets west at Star Fish and A.P.

Bradenton Beach commissioners Feb. 19 will consider authorizing correspondence to former city attorney Ricinda Perry ...