A longtime fishing guide known for his focus on conservation and environmental stewardship began noticing a change on the ...

June Compiled by Lisa Neff Throughout 2025, every issue of The Islander contained news of efforts on Anna Maria Island to ...

It’s very upsetting because this is our way of giving back to the community,” said Anna Maria Island Privateers President ...

A week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage. Signs of destruction ...

Directly adjacent to the popular Manatee Public Beach, the Beach Cafe slings a big list of breakfast and lunch items from a small window facing the Gulf. Along with all-you-can-eat pancakes, you can ...

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with Holmes Beach ...

The three bridges serving Anna Maria Island are all low-level drawbridges built in the 1950s, and two — the Cortez Bridge and the Anna Maria Bridge — are scheduled to be replaced by high-rise bridges.

The cities of Anna Maria and Holmes Beach voted for their next mayor in Tuesday’s general election. Holmes Beach voters also picked two city commissioners. Mark Short defeated Brian Seymour to become ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Donut Experiment on Anna Maria Island serves made-to-order donuts fresh from the fryer, topped ...

Friday 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Monday 10 am - 6 pm The photography collection from the Anne Maria Jagdfeld Collection. This complete photography collection comprises a ...