Forget it Irma – the wedding is on!
ANNA MARIA – Hurricane Irma almost played spoiler for one Indiana couple who had been planning their Monday evening wedding at the Sandbar restaurant...
Anna Maria deputies honored
ANNA MARIA – It was a bittersweet honor for the two Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were first to respond to a drowning...
Four qualify in Anna Maria election
ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s two-week period to qualify for the city election ended at noon Friday and four candidates will run in the city...
City proposes state vacation rental law
ANNA MARIA - The city is going on the offensive in fighting for the protection of Florida cities’ home rule rights when it comes...
Second pier firm dismissed
ANNA MARIA - During an emergency meeting called by Mayor Dan Murphy, the City Commission decided Monday morning not to enter into negotiations with...
Celebrating 90 years young with Mary Seine
ANNA MARIA — Mary Seine is officially 90 years young.
It was standing room-only April 22 in the Roser Memorial Community Church fellowship hall as...
Committee rules favorably on vacation rental bill
TALLAHASSEE – The vacation rental bill filed by Florida Sen. Greg Steube (R-Sarasota) cleared its first obstacle Tuesday afternoon when the Florida Senate’s Regulated...
Pier proposals lack cost estimates
ANNA MARIA – Mayor Dan Murphy opened the three proposals received from firms interested in rehabilitating the Anna Maria City Pier, only to discover...
Anna Maria hires new city planner
ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria’s new city planner is Robin Mayer.
The city commission unanimously approved the hiring recommendation made by Mayor Dan Murphy at...
Mermaid showing no signs of slowing down
ANNA MARIA – Ed Spring wants folks to know that it’s business as usual at his Sign of the Mermaid restaurant, even though the...
Citizens’ efforts assist with arrest
ANNA MARIA – The computer skills of an Island teen and information circulated by some Island moms contributed to the arrest of 20-year-old Richard...
