G.I. Bins keeps City Pier clean

ANNA MARIA – Island-based G.I. Bins is responsible for keeping the City Pier clean. Every other week, company owners Ryan Pfahler and Scott Hoogewind spend...

Florida Legislature convenes 2024 session

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Legislature’s 2024 regular legislative session is underway and the city of Anna Maria already is opposing lawmakers' latest attempt to...

Anna Maria hosting candidates’ forum

ANNA MARIA – Seeking to fill two vacant city commission seats, Gary McMullen and Kathleen Morgan are scheduled to participate in a candidate forum...

Ferry service launches Friday

ANNA MARIA – Manatee County’s Gulf Island Ferry service is scheduled to launch and make its first stop at the Anna Maria City Pier...

Black Bones Music venue coming to Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Terri and Paul Davis are creating a new after-hours listening room and live music venue at Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email