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 humpback bridge on 127th Street West off Cortez Road will close April 7 for 90 to 120 days to allow construction crews to renovate and raise its height an additional 2.5 feet above the high-water ...

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 ...

Touched by kindness, Vinny reopens Italian Kitchen — just in time for Christmas Vinny Esposito was feeling despair in October ...

Check back Friday for all the news on Anna Maria Island post-Milton. Please visit our Facbook page for upto date information.

A community for all.’ Please, join us for our last remaining services at Gloria Dei, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Dec.

Motorists in Cortez and Bradenton Beach may want to be alert to the continuing Cortez Bridge Utility Relocation Project along ...

On the first day of Christmas, my true love showed to me a parrot in a palm tree. On the second day of Christmas, my true ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short reported to The Islander Dec. 20 that for the past week, the city continued to address many ongoing projects, including: The ...

Christopher Tittel, communication director for the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County said Dec. 20 in an email to The Islander that a health ...

A marine debris cleanup sponsored by numerous environmental organizations Dec. 14. Participating groups included Suncoast ...

Playoff action in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island resumed Dec. 18 after rains delayed the Dec. 12 games. No. 1 seed Solid Rock Construction eliminated No. 9 seed Gulf Drive ...