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 ...

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 ...

In Anna Maria, the mayor is on vacation and Vice Mayor Charlie Salem, chairman of the commission, filled The Islander in on the current activities. Salem noted that the first phase of the Pine Avenue ...

Last week’s question Months after Milton and Helene, my main concern is for… Whether residents can rebuild. 44%. Whether businesses can survive. 31%. The ...

Action Jan. 27 saw Solid Rock Air Conditioning earn a convincing 26-12 victory over Reel Coastal Properties in the second ...

Consider delay for air, water temps to warm to head out to fi sh - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria Island, ...

FEMA in late January announced plans to continue rental assistance for survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton who are eligible for the program. People ...