This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026
Jen Hampshire of Debary captured this photo in December in the Cortez fishing village while visiting with family on the bayfront at the Swordfish Grill. Hampshire is the final weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. The grand-prize winner will be announced Aug. 26. Islander Courtesy Photo
HBPD arrests 3 for DUI
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
The Holmes Beach Police Department arrested three people Aug. 6-9 on second-degree misdemeanor charges for driving under the influence of […]
Anna Maria carves a path to paid parking
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Big changes could be coming to the parking rulebook in Anna Maria. Christine Fanchi, senior transportation planner for New York-based […]
Red tide detected in Manatee
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
In Southwest Florida the week beginning Aug. 10, K. brevis, the red tide organism, was detected at background concentrations in […]
Red carpet arrivals
Students and their families arrive Aug. 10 to the Anna Maria Elementary School campus, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, for the first day of classes. There was a red carpet rolled out for students, a coffee truck for adults and a welcome for new parents by the AME PTO, including introductions and doughnuts in the auditorium. Islander Photo: Courtesy AME/Via Facebook
Bradenton woman arrested for cocaine possession
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
A Manatee County sheriff’s deputy arrested Mariah Irwin, 29, of Bradenton, July 30 for alleged cocaine possession and driving under […]
HBPD makes DUI arrests
by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Holmes Beach police arrested three people in different cases during the week ending Aug. 1 on second-degree misdemeanor charges for […]
BBPD traffic stop leads to DUI arrest
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Hepner, 62, of St. George, Utah, on July 29 on suspicion of driving […]
Nesting notes: 4 disorientations, 55 hatchling deaths in Bradenton Beach
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring documented four sea turtle hatch disorientations early Aug. 13 from the 200 […]
Category: 08-19-26, Community, nesting, Nesting notes, News, turtle, turtles
Motorists ease up on the pedal near AME
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Speedsters appear to be getting the message near Anna Maria Elementary School. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer said seven […]
RoadWatch – 08-19-26
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Eyes on the road Stay informed before you head out on the road with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic […]
Top Notch Week 6: Snowbirds on the bay
Jen Hampshire of Debary captured this photo in December in the Cortez fishing village while visiting with family on the bayfront at the Swordfish Grill. Hampshire is the final weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. The grand-prize winner will be announced Aug. 26. Islander
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Category: 08-19-26, Community, Featured Image, News, Top Notch 2026
Florida’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 18? Will you vote?
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Last week’s question The primaries were set for Aug. 18? Participating? No, not registered in Florida. 37% Yes, […]
Primary voters head to polls Aug. 18
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Voters in Manatee County were heading to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 18, for primary elections. While there were no Anna […]
Clock tower gets a facelift
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Workers Aug. 13 repair and weatherize components of the clock tower at the Historic Bridge Street Pier, 200 Bridge St. The project included a mechanical refit and replacement of the clock faces, as well as work to protect the landmark from the elements. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson
Top Notch Week 6: Snowbirds on the bay
Jen Hampshire of Debary captured this photo in December in the Cortez fishing village while visiting with family on the bayfront at the Swordfish Grill. Hampshire is the final weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. The grand-prize winner will be announced Aug. 26. Islander
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Top Notch photo contest launches
The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. A classic returns. The contest celebrates what is still known as the “Kodak […]
Last week's roundup
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Bradenton Beach developer envisions hotel, retail, public spaces | by Robert Anderson | one comment
As the world terns – 08-12-26 | Be the first to comment
Florida’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 18? Will you vote? | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Top Notch Week 5: A spell at sunset | Be the first to comment
Demo work on T-end begins | Be the first to comment
Manatee bed tax sets another June record at $4.6 million | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
FISH joins opposition to Sarasota Bay development permit | by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Nesting notes: Summer’s slowdown | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
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Sports
Adult football winding down, plus golf at KRC, AM horseshoes
by Kevin P. Cassidy
With only two weeks left in the regular season of the adult flag football league at the Center of Anna […]
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Fishing
Light winds, calm seas formulate perfect recipe for mackerel
by Capt. Danny Stasny
After a week with light winds and calm waters, Anna Maria Island anglers are braving the heat warnings to get […]
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Streetlife
Streetlife – 08-19-26
Island police reports By Robert Anderson and Ryan Paice Streetlife is based on incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff’s […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, August. 19, 2026
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