The city of Anna Maria’s annual Holiday Walk along Pine Avenue is back. And businesses along the roadway are ready for the ...

A West Manatee Fire Rescue marine rescue crew evacuated a person suffering a stroke Nov. 18 from Margaritaville at Sea’s ...

A long-running effort to protect one of Tampa Bay’s most ecologically sensitive island systems has reached a new turning ...

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Early December presents excellent fishing opportunities inshore, nearshore - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria ...

Soccer champs crowned, basketball finals approach, more - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

An angler fishes Dec. 4 from the shore near the Anna Maria City Pier, where Tampa Bay Marine is driving piles into the seabed ...

A water rescue landed Sgt. Brett Getman one of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s highest annual awards. Sheriff Rick ...

A water rescue landed Sgt. Brett Getman one of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s highest annual awards. Sheriff Rick ...

The Anna Maria Island Privateers invite people to rock around the Christmas tree and parade from the beach to the bayside in two holiday traditions.

Last week’s question It is the 12th month of 2025. What was the biggest local issue for the year? Rebuilding from Helene and Milton. 69% Water safety. 1% ...

Manatee County has kicked off its next big utility project on Anna Maria Island: a new subaqueous water main. Loxahatchee-based DBE Management began work ...