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 ...

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 ...

Bradenton Beach city commissioners have retained the services of M.T. Causely company to provide building official services to the city. The firm - specifically Steve Gilbert - has been working as ...

Great springtime bite, top conditions between cold fronts - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 March 4 to demolish Annie’s Bait & Tackle, a landmark waterfront destination in Cortez that was hard-hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall.

They drifted into the city hall March 6 for a Bradenton Beach Planning and Zoning Board hearing for a Drift-In AMI project.

St. Pete Beach’s city clerk is ready to take her talents to Anna Maria. Palmetto resident Amber LaRowe told The Islander ...

Mayor Mark Short emailed The Islander March 7 saying the city had a week of miscellaneous items either accomplished or progressing. The shade sail at the ...

Local businesses, whether fully recovered or still recovering from 2024 hurricanes, are gearing up to capitalize on the ...

Last week’s question My favorite AMI water sport is … Fishing. 27% Boating. 23% Swimming. 28% Kayaking. 5% Other. 18% To suggest a poll ...

But the Manatee County Tax Collector’s office is still tallying up winter receipts for tourist dollars. The tax collector March 3 released January 2025 collection numbers for the tourist development ...

The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was detected in 46 samples from Florida’s Gulf coast the week ending March 9 but bloom concentrations were not ...