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 ...

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 Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men May 3 suspected of beating a former Anna Maria commissioner and robbing the home she shares with its owner. Linda Cramer was attacked at about 4 ...

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Last week’s question How will you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Anna Maria Island?         Green beer and live music at a ...

Crew members of a pirate-themed float sponsored by Duncan Real Estate Inc. toss beads to spectators along the parade route ...

Bradenton Beach Commissioner Scott Bear, left, reviews a project display with Florida Department of Transportation project ...

Crew members of a pirate-themed float sponsored by Duncan Real Estate Inc. toss beads to spectators along the parade route ...

Ava Graham of Bradenton walks the plank under the watchful eye of “Whitebeard” at the Anna Maria Island Privateers booth ...

Holmes Beach police arrested Michael Brown, 54, of Bradenton, March 9 on a second-degree misdemeanor charge of allegedly driving under the influence of ...

Holmes Beach police arrested Vito Angelicola, 57, of Bradenton, March 8 on an alleged third-degree felony charge of ...