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 favorite pub. 17% ...

March 15 during the Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holmes Beach. The parade traveled from Holmes Beach City Hall to the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Islan ...

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 March 15 during the Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holmes ...

Ava Graham of Bradenton walks the plank under the watchful eye of “Whitebeard” at the Anna Maria Island Privateers booth during the Cortez Nautical Flea Market March 14 at the Florida Maritime Museum ...

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 possessing drugs without a ...

Florida lawmakers have approved a coastal protection measure that supporters say could block a proposed cruise port near Terra Ceia, though at least one ...