Combustible flare closes portion of beach
Updated April 13, 2018
ANNA MARIA - A naval flare that washed up on the beach on Wednesday, April 11, injuring a beachgoer, prompted city...
Pipeline work slowing Gulf Drive traffic
ANNA MARIA ISLAND - Construction work that is slowing traffic on Gulf Drive is due to the first phase of the Anna Maria Island...
Traffic woes plague Island drivers
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Everyone who’s driven on the Island during winter season months knows that a little extra time and a lot of...
Easter sunrise service set at beach
The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island will sponsor the 54th annual Easter sunrise service at Manatee County Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes...
Recycling woes plague Island city
HOLMES BEACH – Recycling is one way people can feel like they’re doing their part to help save the Earth. Unfortunately, some of the...
Low plane flights cause buzz on Island
Updated March 8, 2018 - Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer reports that after the publication of this story, the pilot, Hans Brown, agreed...
WMFR commissioners seek legislative change
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners didn’t get quite what they bargained for when Attorney Jim Dye appeared before them to discuss the...
Marine Rescue #1 in state
The Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association has awarded its most prestigious award, Beach Patrol of the Year, to the Manatee County Marine Rescue Division.
The...
Webb facing Florida Bar suspension
HOLMES BEACH – Attorney Charles "Chuck" Webb is facing a 60-day suspension from his ability to practice law in Florida.
On Oct. 10, Webb entered...
Vaught’s Vietnam
Each year, the Anna Maria Island Sun features a local veteran for Veteran’s Day. We have introduced many Island and Cortez veterans of World...
Canine costume contest cute, cuddly
Spirited dogs - and their owners - dressed to the teeth for the 14th Annual Anna Maria Island Sun Canine Halloween Costume Contest on...
BIEO members begin fight for home rule
ANNA MARIA – The Island’s elected officials are beginning preparations for a Legislative fight.
During the Barrier Island Elected Officials October meeting, members discussed priorities...
WMFR discusses new goals, vision
BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue leadership is ready to tackle the next five years with new goals and an updated vision for the...
Mayors disappointed with traffic study results
ANNA MARIA - The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Island Traffic Study has a long way to go before results impress the three Island mayors.
After a recent...
King tide a royal pain
BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island experienced unexpected flooding Friday, Saturday and Sunday due to the natural phenomenon known as the king tide.
King tides...
