Anna Maria Island is all about water. It surrounds us. It binds us to the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Tampa Bay to the north, Anna Maria Sound to the east, Sarasota Bay and Longboat Pass to the south.

The brother of a former Manatee prosecutor has been arrested on a charge he tried to use his family connection to solicit a bribe from a couple facing drug charges. Hillsborough County Sheriff's ...

Thundershowers dumped more than 5 inches of rain on Anna Maria Island on July 1, flooding many roads, including some locations on Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria. islander ...

Josh Zawistoski drives past Burke McCampbell-Hill during Division II all-star game action at the Center. Logan Reiber looks for operating room while Burke McCampbell-Hill and Cameron Brauner defend ...

This photo shows the location of the former Trader Jack's restaurant, now being offered for $25 million by Mike Norman Realty of Holmes Beach. islander Photo: Jack Elka Got a spare $25 million sitting ...

As stories go, this definitely is one, and it's got all the elements of a made-for-TV movie. There's adventure, romance, tragic death, a miraculous escape and a surprise ending. It's even got ...

The Anna Maria Island Privateers highlighted the St. Patrick’s Day Parade with a frenzy of loud music, roaring cannons and tons of beads tossed for beggars. The City of Sarasota Pipe Band sounds off ...

A spa that nudged into the setback zone at a resort in Bradenton Beach was recommended to be moved by city officials last week. Final decision on the matter will be made by the city commission at a ...

Two respondents to a Bradenton Beach request for proposals to operate the restaurant at the city pier have come forward. Kay Russell, Dave Russell and Doreen Russell of Rotten Ralph's in Anna Maria ...

Holmes Beach Police Chief Jay Romine joins family members of the late Pete Lannon, Jessi Lannon (daughter), Debbie Lannon (wife), Christy Lannon (daughter in law), Don Lannon (brother), Mayor Rich ...

One island has the Gulf to the west and Anna Maria Sound to the east. One island has the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Irish Sea to the east. Both Islands will see St. Patrick’s Day celebrations ...

Jo Jo Coulter, Heather Ball, Jacque Lynn Armer, Brooke Watchorn, Grayson Hall, Gillian Cassidy, Kia Kern, and Gabby Coulter pose for a picture with Coach Ted Rigo. Not pictured: Haley Coulter. Mickey ...