This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
FWC and Mote corral an ailing juvenile manatee in the basin at the Waterline Marina, Holmes Beach, load it on an FWC manatee rescue boat and whisk it to Tampa Zoo for evaluation and treatment. Islander Photos: Gillian Kendall
FWC, Mote rescue ailing juvenile manatee found in Holmes Beach basin
By Gillian Kendall, Special to The Islander A juvenile manatee in distress was rescued May 17 from the basin on […]
Category: 05-22-2019, Feature, Featured Image, News, Wildlife
Eyes on the road – 05-22-2019
The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County posted the following notices for the week of May 20: Cortez Bridge: […]
Category: 05-22-2019, News, Transportation
Cortez stone crab season — one of the worst
by Kathy Prucnell | Be the first to comment
The 2018-19 stone crab season was one of the worst in Florida history and “a lot of it is due […]
Category: 05-22-2019, Community, Feature, Wildlife
Brown algae interrupts environmental respite
by Sandy Ambrogi | Be the first to comment
“The scientists can talk, but they are not out here on the water 200 days a year. It’s the worst […]
Category: 05-22-2019, Feature, News, Wildlife
Video prompts new law enforcement policy on beaches in Holmes Beach
by Kathy Prucnell | Be the first to comment
A new policy in Holmes Beach in response to irate beachgoers will require police officers to consider a different tack […]
Category: 05-22-2019, News, Police
Bradenton man arrested for marijuana possession
A Bradenton man was pulled over for Florida’s move-over law and arrested for possessing marijuana. Holmes Beach police arrested Justin […]
Category: 05-22-2019, News, Police
Parrish man’s DUI case ends in house arrest
A Parrish man was sentenced to house arrest for driving under the influence in Anna Maria. Ryan Whaley, 45, served […]
Category: 05-22-2019, News, Police
Treasure Island woman gets probation for DUI
A woman arrested for DUI in Holmes Beach after losing her way was sentenced to 12 months probation in the […]
Category: 05-22-2019, News, Police
Former CNOBB members deposed in Sunshine suit
by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
The depositions push on as neither side will settle in a lawsuit that has cost Bradenton Beach taxpayers more than […]
Category: 05-22-2019, Community, Feature, News
Contractor finalizes Anna Maria City Pier substructure, walkway up next
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
The understructure of the new Anna Maria City Pier almost is complete. Decking for the city pier is next. Anna […]
Category: 05-22-2019, Community, Feature, News
Top Notch pet photo contest winner 2018
Top Notch pet photo contest winner – Photographer Jonathan Crane of Anna Maria took this winning pet portrait of his pal Boom Boom resting at home in June. He will receive a gift package from Perks 4 Pets in Northwest Bradenton and a gift certificate from Island Coffee Haus on AMI. Congratulations to Crane, and thanks to all the photographers who took part this year.
New Top Notch contest deadline Sept. 11
The Islander’s Top Notch contest is underway. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite the […]
Last week's roundup
Brown ‘gumbo’ algae invades island | by Kathy Prucnell | 2 comments
Florida legislative session ends, home rule threats fail | Be the first to comment
BB again offers settlement in Sunshine lawsuit, citizens decline | by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | one comment
Transportation experts surveying public on long-range plans | by Lisa Neff | one comment
Holmes Beach charter reviewers wrap up sessions, recommendations | by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
Eyes on the road – 05-15-2019 | Be the first to comment
Sea turtle season crawls forward on Anna Maria Island | by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
Two men head back to court for derelict vessels | Be the first to comment
Icon set to install T-end deck at Anna Maria City Pier | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
BBPD arrests Bradenton woman for coin, jewelry thefts | by Kathy Prucnell | Be the first to comment
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Sports
Seedings hold true in youth soccer, championships set
by Kevin P. Cassidy
The regular-season standings in the Center of Anna Maria Island youth soccer league proved to be a good barometer for […]
Recent Stories
Seedings set for youth soccer, KRC chips into summer
14th May 2019 | Be the first to comment
Youth, adult soccer leagues heat up at the center’s pitch
7th May 2019 | Be the first to comment
Fishing
AMI reputation for great fishing holds strong
by Capt. Danny Stasny
Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island is living up to its reputation for excellence. In 1951, when the first […]
Recent Stories
Inshore slam — snook, redfish, trout — all go catch-and-release
14th May 2019 | Be the first to comment
May brings more catch-and-release fishing restrictions
7th May 2019 | Be the first to comment
Real Estate
Island real estate transactions – 05-22-2019
by Jesse Brisson
749 Jacaranda Road, Anna Maria, a 2,832 sfla / 4,093 sfur 5bed/3½bath/2car pool home built in 2006 on a 5,000 […]
Streetlife
Streetlife – 05-22-2019
Anna Maria May 3, 10100 block of Gulf Drive, paraphernalia, a controlled substance without prescription, less than 20 grams cannabis. […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
ITEMS FOR SALE GE REFRIGERATOR 18-inch, $75, mini wine cellar. $10, mini fridge, $25. 941-356-1456. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All wood, […]