The 16th Annual Carl Balck GMC Sarasota Blues Fest will be at the Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota, Oct. 28. Headlining the show is Gregg Allman, who has roots to Anna Maria Island, as well ...

While Anna Maria is saving about $50,000 a year by outsourcing its building official position and paying for just part-time help, it’s not really getting the maximum level of service, current building ...

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 ...

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Judge Frederick Mercurio of the 12th Circuit Court Dec. 15 found Matthew McClanahan, 20, of Palmetto, guilty of a handful of criminal charges, including ...

As Manatee County weighs the future of storm-damaged waterfront property at the foot of the Cortez Bridge, John and Lacey ...

Changes in fishing tactics, temps ring in the new year - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria City Hall. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by ...

Obituaries – 12-31-2025 - Read this weeks Obituary News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

From city hall shakeups to environmental milestones and hurricane recovery, the second half of 2025 reshaped life on Anna Maria Island. July through December brought recovery and transformation to the ...

Last week’s question Do you have resolutions for 2026? Yep. 6% Not yet. 265 Not making any. 68% Total Voters:77 To suggest a poll question, email ...