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Looks like a new pier for landing the Gulf Islands Ferry in Anna Maria is sunk. City commissioners reached consensus on May 27 to abandon ferry landing options involving the construction of a new pier ...

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A Michigan family vacationing on Anna Maria Island gained national attention after discovering a message in a bottle on ...

The Anna Maria City Pier’s fractured walkway might not be around much longer. City commissioners unanimously voted May 29 to ...

Ronald C. Gans, 81, of Bradenton Beach and formerly of Crest Hill, Illinois, died May 25. He was born May 26, 1943, to the late Helen (Likar) and Albert Gans in Joliet, Illinois. He was a retired CPA ...

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, built in 1953, opened again June 1, nearly eight months after two hurricanes caused damages that kept the doors closed. The church, including a sanctuary, ...

None. 26% One-three. 46% Four-six. 17% Six-10. 3% Too many to count. 4% To suggest a poll question, email lisa@islander.org.

The Manatee County sheriff’s law enforcement team prepares to police Coquina Beach over Memorial Day weekend. The MCSO’s island patrol included deputies on horseback and ATVs. Islander Courtesy Photo: ...

Summer brings more soccer, golf, horseshoe action - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

The city of Bradenton Beach is rallying to preserve Tingley Memorial Library, a longstanding community institution named for ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short weighed in with an email to The Islander of “good news” May 30. “Our Memorial Day event was a ...