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 ...

After suffering through the cancellations brought by four hurricane strikes in Florida during August and September, Island accommodations and restaurants are gradually reporting a return of ...

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 ...

Walter Piepsney of Fort Lauderdale caught this shark and about 10 more up to 50 pounds, while fishing in Tampa Bay with Capt. Mark Howard. Late summer fishing is producing a huge number of mangrove ...

As just about any Anna Maria Island home and property owner can tell you, it pays to live within 1,000 feet of the Gulf of Mexico. Well, it doesn't exactly pay, but it sure saves you a heck of a lot ...

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 Florida Department of Transportation has advised motorists of the following construction projects on Anna Maria Island Nov. 16-20 that may affect traffic. Anna Maria: North Bay Boulevard from ...

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Bob Sweat swore-in the three recently elected Holmes Beach commissioners Nov. 16 at city hall. Newly sworn Commissioners Al Robinson, David Zaccagnino and Pat ...

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 ...

Off-in-the-future possible great news. Manatee County Area Transit Manager Ralf Hessler said Monday that a joint participation agreement with the county and the Florida Department of Transportation ...

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 ...

The man who guided the Tidemark hotel/marina/condominium site plan through the Holmes Beach City Commission in 2001 - and a subsequent company bankruptcy - is no ...