New fiscal year off and running at The Center

ANNA MARIA – Anyone who’s been to The Center of Anna Maria Island recently has probably noticed a flurry of construction work. The nonprofit is...

Center Notes

Increase your babysitting skills For young people who are thinking about starting their own babysitting business or those who want to increase their skill level,...

Anna Maria Island prepares for Hurricane Ian

SEPT. 29, 10:20 A.M. UPDATE: Holmes Beach police have announced that Anna Maria Island is back open for residents. SEPT. 29, 10 A.M. UPDATE: Manatee...

County leaders play blame game over Kingfish funding

MANATEE COUNTY – A proposed project at Kingfish Boat Ramp won’t be happening and county leaders are placing the blame for it squarely on...

City leaders consider food truck regulations

HOLMES BEACH – Commissioners are reacting to a recently passed Florida law allowing food trucks to operate within any municipality in the state by...

Kristin Swain

Sun staff writer/photographer Kristin Swain covers Holmes Beach, events listings and the West Manatee Fire Rescue district and is The Sun's Digital Editor. Email