This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Defendants, left, and plaintiffs, right, are seated July 15 for a civil trial in a lawsuit filed in August 2017 by Bradenton Beach ex-Mayor Jack Clarke and the city, alleging Sunshine Law violations by former board members John Metz, Reed Mapes, Patty Shay, Bill Vincent, Tjet Martin and Rose Vincent. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
Plaintiff pleas for continuance fail, BB Sunshine trial begins
by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
Bradenton Beach was rejected on its request for more “sunshine.” The trial began the morning of July 15. An emergency […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, Feature, Featured Image, News
Anna Maria City Pier goes ‘dark for storm,’ lease negotiations launch
by Cory Cole | Be the first to comment
When a theater is closed, actors and directors call it “dark.” Heavy rain bands passing over Anna Maria Island from […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Tourist tax collections cool in May, summer hits peak
by Sandy Ambrogi | Be the first to comment
Totals rose over May 2018, but short-term rentals on Anna Maria Island weren’t as busy in May as during the […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Tourism
No-swim advisory posted for Palma Sola Bay
by Kathy Prucnell | one comment
The Florida Department of Health issued a no-swim advisory for a Palma Sola Bay beach after tests July 8 and […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Bradenton Beach CRA approves pier makeover, white paint
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
A tentative deal to paint the Historic Bridge Street Pier white has been struck. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Bortie Too nests again
A screenshot taken July 14 shows Bortie Too, a female loggerhead, returning to shore overnight July 13 to nest on […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Wildlife
Bradenton man arrested for pot gets probation
More than 20 grams turns a misdemeanor marijuana offense into a felony. Jose Eduardo Barajas, 19, pleaded no contest June […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Top Notch Week 4: ‘Sunset stroll in the surf’
William Shafer, of Anna Maria, wins the fourth week of The Islander’s Top Notch photo contest with this photograph taken mid-summer on the beach near Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. Shafer won an Islander “More-than-a-mullet wrapper” T-shirt and entry into the finals, which offer one grand prize of $100 from The Islander and an assortment of gift certificates from participating advertisers. The next deadline is noon, Friday, July 19. Photographers can find rules and deadlines online at islander.org.
Category: 07-17-2019, Top Notch 2019
MCSO arrests woman for Anna Maria gold theft
A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy arrested a former Anna Maria woman for dealing in gold and silver coins allegedly stolen […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Feature, News, Police
Anna Maria prototype for plank fencing approved
by Cory Cole | Be the first to comment
Old engraved pier planks will soon border Anna Maria’s City Pier Park. Anna Maria commissioners met July 11 for a […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, Feature, News
West coast wedding
Drs. Lexa Murphy and Alex Pratt marry June 15 on Orcas Island, Washington. The bride is the daughter of Susan Timmins and Sean Murphy and she grew up on Anna Maria Island, attending Anna Maria Elementary. The groom is the son of Melissa and Dick Pratt and was born and raised in Seattle. The newlyweds live in Seattle, where she works as a clinical pediatric psychologist and he is an internal medicine physician. Their siblings — Ben Murphy and Catherine Pratt — were the officiants for the ceremony. Islander Courtesy Photos
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Trees downed at Coquina despite protest
by Ryan Paice | 2 comments
The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency looked for the silver lining in the removal of 103 Australian pine trees from […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Feature, News, Wildlife
Roadwatch – 07-17-2019
A flagger manages early morning traffic July 9 on Gulf Drive/State Road 789 in Bradenton Beach as Florida Department of […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Police
Bradenton man pleads no contest to DUI after test challenge
A Bradenton man pleaded no contest to driving under the influence in Holmes Beach after he petitioned the court to […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Police
Skate park plans presented in Holmes Beach
by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | 3 comments
A new skate park is ramping up Holmes Beach. And could include an expansion if the city can raise the […]
Category: 07-17-2019, Community, News
Bradenton Beach man arrested for Flamingo Cay burglary
A man sent to state prison in 2012 for multiple burglaries was arrested July 8 in Flamingo Cay — a […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Police
Sea turtle season intensifies on Anna Maria Island
by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
Sea turtle season is in full swing on Anna Maria Island. Loggerheads are nesting and hatchlings are emerging by the […]
Category: 07-17-2019, News, Wildlife
Top Notch Week 4: ‘Sunset stroll in the surf’
William Shafer, of Anna Maria, wins the fourth week of The Islander’s Top Notch photo contest with this photograph taken mid-summer on the beach near Magnolia Avenue in Anna Maria. Shafer won an Islander “More-than-a-mullet wrapper” T-shirt and entry into the finals, which offer one grand prize of $100 from The Islander and an assortment of gift certificates from participating advertisers. The next deadline is noon, Friday, July 19. Photographers can find rules and deadlines online at islander.org.
The Islander’s 2019 Top Notch photo contest launches
The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. The contest celebrates what still is known as the “Kodak moment,” despite the […]
Last week's roundup
Anna Maria celebrates America | by Cory Cole | Be the first to comment
Depositions conclude in Bradenton Beach Sunshine suit | by ChrisAnn Silver Esformes | Be the first to comment
Holiday tradition | Be the first to comment
Bradenton Beach man pleads no contest to DUI | Be the first to comment
Judge fines Bradenton Beach boat owner for at-risk vessel | by Kathy Prucnell | one comment
Cortez restaurant/fish house secures July 5 fireworks permit | by Kathy Prucnell | Be the first to comment
Illegal fireworks fly, cops curb a few | by Kathy Prucnell | Be the first to comment
HBPD arrests speeder for DUI | Be the first to comment
Coquina Beach tree removal on temporary hold, outcry rises | by Ryan Paice | 9 comments
Anna Maria displays prototype of engraved pier plank fencing | by Cory Cole | Be the first to comment
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Soccer played indoors, golf rained out, horseshoe plays on
by Kevin P. Cassidy
Indoor soccer action is ongoing in the gym at the Center of Anna Maria Island, with competition in two age […]
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Fishing
Inshore fishing action remains hot despite wet conditions
by Capt. Danny Stasny
Anglers around Anna Maria Island are finding some decent inshore action as long as they don’t mind getting wet. Brief […]
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Real Estate
Island real estate transactions – 07-17-2019
by Jesse Brisson
100 36th St., Unit 7, Palm Gables, Holmes Beach, a 1,816 sfla 3bed/3½bath/2car condo with private pool built in 1952 […]
Streetlife
Streetlife – 07-17-2019
Anna Maria June 20, 200 Fir Ave. and the beach, abandoned property. A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy found a makeshift […]
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The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, July 17 2019
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