Current red tide conditions around the state of Florida are summarized, and sampling results are mapped. Reports are updated on Friday afternoon. Current and past regional status reports are also ...

Bradenton Beach commissioners are seeking an appraisal on undeveloped beachfront property caught up in litigation. The property in the 1400 block of Gulf Drive is being offered to the city for ...

"Great fun, great food, great beach - and great fireworks" are promised by the Chiles Group at its two Anna Maria Island restaurants this Independence Day holiday. In fact, it’s such an action-filled ...

The April 12 death of 45-year-old Anna Maria resident Karen Beth Maloney has been ruled a suicide by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. She was found shot around 2 p.m. at a home in the 500 block of ...

Rhea Chiles works on canvas. Ed Chiles discusses the future at his restaurants and on Pine Avenue, where his vision is coming to life. It was an idea of great joy to Rhea Chiles, and as it formed, ...

The Holmes Beach Police Department is investigating the theft of an African grey parrot from Sun and Surf, 5418 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. The 18-year-old bird, Wizard, was reported missing at about ...

Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic storm for Anna Maria Island, Cortez. A photo review from Islander staff and contributors.

A comprehensive study of red tide that details the environmental, scientific, economic and social impacts of the water-borne problem has been released by Mote Marine Laboratory’s fledgling Marine ...

The islander invites readers - children and adults - to participate in its Father’s Day tribute contest. Tell, in 500 words or less, your favorite story about your dad. The islander staff will chose ...

A St. Bernard Catholic Church priest has come under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct in Fort Myers 15 years ago. Islanders learned of the allegation against the Rev. Jean Ronald Joseph last ...

Anna Maria city commissioners were greeted by a full house at the Feb. 12 hearing on changes to the city's retail-office-residential ordinance. islander Photo: Bonner Joy In what was expected to be ...

A map of the proposed Port Dolphin pipeline under review by the federal government. Last December the company amended its route for the pipeline to avoid an aquatic preserve at Terra Ceia. islander ...