This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019
The sun glows on the horizon Dec. 6, as the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce flips the switch on its Christmas “tree” at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. Made of lights, the tree is the work of Anthony’s Electric. Islander Photo: Jack Elka
Autumn visitors boost tourist tax collections
by Sandy Ambrogi | Be the first to comment
The weather cooled in Manatee County, but Manatee County tourist tax collections heated up. In October, a net total of […]
The mullet are runnin’
by Mike Tokars | Be the first to comment
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Cortez. Around this time of year, the mullet run in local […]
Bradenton Beach dock reopens, but some parts wait on deck
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Boating to the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach is a possibility once again. Public works director Tom Woodard […]
Anna Maria swears in 2 commissioners, 1 seat remains unfilled
by Phil Colpas | Be the first to comment
The Anna Maria City Commission made official a four-term veteran’s re-election and welcomed a new commissioner at the Dec. 5 […]
Island transportation wish list passes under microscope
by Arthur Brice | Be the first to comment
Elbows out. Six proposed Anna Maria Island traffic projects start jostling this week to see if they can land a […]
Shining bright
The sun glows on the horizon Dec. 6, as the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce flips the switch on its Christmas “tree” at the chamber office in Holmes Beach. Made of lights, the tree is the work of Anthony’s Electric. Islander Photo: Jack Elka
Category: 12-11-19, Christmas, Community, Featured Image, News
BOLO: Surfer hunts board stolen in Bradenton Beach
A local man took to social media to seek the return of a surfboard he left on Bridge Street in […]
Despite design flaw, AM pier on track for February opening
by Phil Colpas | Be the first to comment
Work to fix the Anna Maria City Pier design flaw continued the week of Dec. 9. The new pier replaces […]
Eyes on the road 12-11-2019
The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following for the week of Dec. 9: Bay Drive South […]
HBPD, EMS respond to near-drowning in Holmes Beach
by Leslie Lake | Be the first to comment
An 80-year-old woman was rushed to Blake Medical Center Nov. 29 after a near-drowning in Holmes Beach. The woman, described […]
WMFR hires architect for admin building, issues RFP for manager
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Plans are progressing for the West Manatee Fire Rescue District’s next administration building. Fire commissioners voted 4-1 Nov. 19 to […]
Tops in Top Notch: Puppy love
Peter Donahue wins The Islander’s Top Notch Pet Photo Contest with this image of his golden retriever, Finley, and his son’s buddy, Wilson. Donahue, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, took the photo with his iPhone 8 in April, shortly before he made his annual visit to Anna Maria Island. And the title of the photo? He called it “Puppy love.”
Top Notch tributes
Sally Mann of Clermont earns an honorable mention in The Islander’s Top Notch Photo Contest for this image of a tricolored heron, taken June 28 on Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Apopka. Mann used a Nikon D850 with a Tamron 600 G2 lens.
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Sports
Playoff soccer on center horizon, perfect weather on the links
by Kevin P. Cassidy
With the conclusion of the regular season in the adult soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island, final […]
Recent Stories
On the links, in the pits
3rd December 2019 | Be the first to comment
Locals shine away from home, pitchers score in Bradenton
26th November 2019 | Be the first to comment
Fishing
Switch to shrimp for hookups, extra sleep, as weather cools
by Capt. Danny Stasny
As we slip into December, we’re going to see the transition from fall fishing to winter fishing get underway. With […]
Recent Stories
Put down the holiday leftovers, instead target a fish fry
3rd December 2019 | Be the first to comment
Change in air, water temps call for changing tactics
26th November 2019 | Be the first to comment
Real Estate
Island real estate transactions – 12-11-19
by Bonner Joy
On vacation There is no report for real estate from Jesse Brisson for Dec. 11.
Streetlife
Streetlife – 12-11-19
Bradenton Beach No new reports. Bradenton Beach is policed by the Bradenton Beach Police Department. Anna Maria […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019
ITEMS FOR SALE BOILED PEANUTS, $1.99. Thompson’s Produce of Cortez, Home of the “Best Tomatoes” in Manatee County. 941-896-6027. GARAGE […]