Tracking Hurricane Idalia

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5 p.m. UPDATE: MANATEE COUNTY - Hurricane Idalia has been upgraded to a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100...

WMFR moves forward with vacation rental inspections

BRADENTON – West Manatee Fire Rescue’s board and staff are moving forward with beginning an annual inspection program for vacation rentals in the district...

Beach parking garage fight continues

MANATEE COUNTY – In the aftermath of a Manatee County Commission work session discussing the building of a parking garage at Manatee Beach, city...

County moves forward with beach garage design

MANATEE COUNTY – Parking garage plans for Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach are moving forward despite pushback from Anna Maria Island residents and one...

Pool, yard rentals prohibited

HOLMES BEACH – A new website invites owners to place portions of their property for rent at an hourly rate, but city officials say...

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