The city of Anna Maria is streamlining its communications. Executive assistant Barbara Jeffries announced via a Jan. 29 email ...

Bradenton Beach police are investigating a road-rage incident in which a driver allegedly threatened another motorist with a handgun. Officers responded ...

At a public workshop about the Anna Maria City Pier’s future, one idea rose above the rest — bringing a restaurant back to the T-end. The city held a ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be arriving in Bradenton this month for the 2026 Grapefruit League season. The schedule includes a total of 31 games, 16 of ...

A kayaker was safely rescued Jan. 31 after being pushed offshore by waves and rough conditions at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. According to West ...

West Manatee Fire Rescue fire inspector Malik Staton talks Jan. 20 to students at the Ida M. Stewart Elementary School in Bradenton about preparing escape plans in the event of a house fire. Islander ...

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A kayaker was safely rescued Jan. 31 after being pushed offshore by waves and rough conditions at Coquina Beach in […] At a ...

Bradenton Beach commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 27 to accept the resignation of Bill Palmer and appoint an interim building official for up to six ...

Manatee County and state officials moved to distance themselves from a proposed private cruise ship terminal near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge as opposition ...

Last week’s question Do you support a Manatee County cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge?         No way, environmentally disastrous. 69% ...