Hurricane relief donations
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, through Anna Maria City Hall, is collecting items to send to the areas hit by Hurricane Michael last week....
Police taking donations for hurricane victims
HOLMES BEACH - The Holmes Beach Police Department is working with Manatee County Search and Rescue to gather supplies for first responders and residents...
Michael brushes past Anna Maria Island
Hurricane Michael made landfall at Panama City around 2 p.m. as a category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, and has since dropped to...
Hurricane Michael brushing Anna Maria Island
Updated Oct. 10, 7:30 a.m. - ANNA MARIA ISLAND - Hurricane Michael developed Tuesday night into a category 4 storm with 140 mph winds,...
Coyotes are here to stay
After an increasing number of coyote sightings in West Bradenton and on the Island, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is cautioning...
Special license sought to lessen red tide fish kills
BRADENTON BEACH – Cortez fisherman and businessman John Banyas is seeking a state-issued special activity license allowing him a greater ability to harvest mullet...
Hank’s and A Paradise help AMI Turtle Watch
HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals and Hurricane Hank’s teamed up for the inaugural Turtle Watch Wednesday fundraiser that raised more...
Rolling With The Tide on Saturday
Rolling With The Tide on a Saturday typical refers to a University of Alabama football game, but this weekend it will take on a...
Businesses working hard to offset red tide
The Sun reached out to the local business community on Sunday to see how their Labor Day weekend was going as they continue to...
Businesses team up for Turtle Watch Wednesday
HOLMES BEACH – As part of their ongoing efforts to offset the economic challenges created by red tide, A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals...
Bellamy, Servia and Whitmore win primary races
Incumbent Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore won her primary race, incumbent Commissioner Charles Smith lost his and Misty Servia won the District 4 Republican...
‘Nets to Neighbors’ next phase of red tide cleanup
BRADENTON – After one week, Manatee County has ended its contracted canal and waterway cleanup efforts with APTIM and is transitioning to a voluntary...
More Gulf waters leased for oil, gas
Twenty-nine companies bid more than $178 million for the leasing rights to explore and drill for oil and gas under 801,000 acres of the...
Red tide bloom can affect your health
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Scratchy throats, itchy eyes and coughs persist with the continuing red tide that showed up on Friday, Aug. 3 in...
Dr. Norman reflects on the past, plans for the future
Dr. John Norman and his staff are preparing to say goodbye as they ready to close the dental practice that has been at its...
