During recent inspections in Manatee County, a restaurant in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island was temporarily shut down ...

Bradenton Beach building official Bill Palmer submitted a Jan. 21 letter of resignation. He cited personal and health reasons for his departure from the city. Palmer was sworn as building official Feb ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, the Anna Maria City Pier has been a destination for residents and tourists, a scenic gathering spot in the center of town. The pier became a ...

The Anna Maria City Pier is taking shape again after being heavily damaged and split in two during the 2024 hurricane season.

Anna Maria Island took a big hit from Hurricane Milton. At 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Siesta Key is a ...

The most photographed spot on Florida’s Anna Maria Island, if not second to photos of the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico, may be the Old City Jail. The rough stone structure is graffitied with ...

After producing stories about best waterfront restaurants, favorite burgers, tastiest chicken wings, best Cuban sandwiches, as well as overall sandwiches, our USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining and ...

Chocolate Emporium opened in August on Anna Maria Island's Pine Avenue. Store produces handmade truffles, caramels, fudge and antique-style taffy. Shop sells 200 truffles daily and features vintage ...

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, in the Big Bend area, Sept. 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm. When is 2024 Atlantic hurricane season? June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest months ...