Tourism roared through March, generating more than $5 million in tourist development tax revenue in Manatee County for the first time this fiscal year.

Tracks lead to a sea turtle nest on Anna Maria Island and, in an afternoon post on social media May 3, Anna Maria Island ...

The West Manatee Fire Rescue district’s vacation rental inspection program fell short of its goal in its first year. But ...

Bradenton Beach city commissioners voted unanimously May 1 to direct building official Bill Palmer to determine whether ...

The owner of Bungalow Beach Resort sued the city of Bradenton Beach after commissioners denied her request for paid parking ...

Almost all of the memorial benches that lined the shore in Holmes Beach are gone. And replacing them could cost a pretty ...

Last week’s question To me, “May Day” means? Commemoration of labor’s struggles. 18% Celebration of spring. 45% Sea turtle season begins. 12% One month to ...

May’s mildly warm water temps result in hot fishing action - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

Basketball, soccer, golf, horseshoes kick off May sports - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

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 ...

A car-motorcycle crash March 24 sent a Holmes Beach man to the hospital. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2006 Kia driven by Francisco A. Solorzano, 42, of Bradenton, was driving on ...

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 ...