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WEBThe Anna Maria Islander has been the main news paper for Anna Maria, Florida since 1947. We offer local news, fishing & sport reports and local classified adverts.
The Islander - About Us - Anna Maria Islander
WEBThe Islander – About Us. We offer this history of The Islander and past Island newspapers beginning in 1947. On Nov. 25, 1992, we published our first edition as The Islander Bystander. Island news — since 1947. Anna Maria Island’s first newspaper was not a newspaper — at least according to the newspaper. The Bradenton Beachcomber ...
Bradenton Beach commissioner buys former bank for $4.75M
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Bradenton Beach City Commissioner Jake Spooner purchased a 1.83-acre two-lot commercial property at 5325 Gulf Drive and 5327 Gulf Drive July 10 for $4,750,000, according to a July 18 news release from Sarasota-based real estate company, Michael Saunders & Co. The seller, North Carolina-based ABC Family LLC, purchased the …
Railroad resort sells to Nashville power couple
WEBOct 22, 2019 · The Gulffront Layby Resort, 105 White Ave., Holmes Beach, has reportedly sold to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood. The property, which served as a resort for the employees of Norfolk Southern Railroad, sold for $8.825 million. Islander Photo: Jack Elka. The coconut telegraph had been buzzing for months …
‘No swim’ advisories issued for island beaches
WEBAug 2, 2022 · For more information, call the health department at 941-714-7593 or go online to floridahealth.gov. — Lisa Neff. Editor’s note: The advisories have been lifted. “No swim” advisories were issued July 29 for three Anna Maria Island beaches and an advisory was continued for a Palma Sola Causeway beach. The Florida.
Updates Hurricane Ian: Recovery continues, openings begin
WEBOct. 2 Update: Anna Maria Island’s beaches survived the impact of Hurricane Ian almost completely intact. Manatee County reported mid-day Oct. 2 that staff conducted before and after measurements of the beach along 25 sites and found essentially “zero loss” of sandy beach resource width or depth of beach from Hurricane Ian effects.
Republicans lead D3 commission race in funding
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Two Republican candidates lead the way in campaign funding in the race for Manatee County’s District 3 seat on the county commission. April Culbreath and Tal Siddique, Republican candidates who qualified to run for the seat in the Aug. 20 primary, collected more than $100,000 in campaign contributions through June 28, according to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office.
More claims of racism leveled at Anna Maria
WEBSep 24, 2024 · A fifth former Anna Maria employee has come forward, alleging racially motivated mistreatment inside the walls of city hall. Candela Lemos, who worked for the city as a temporary employee October-December 2023, emailed The Islander Sept. 15, detailing her experiences with the city. “Remaining silent would not sit right with me, especially ...
The day the Skyway fell - Anna Maria Islander
WEBMay 7, 2019 · The bright, yellow suspension cables glint in the sun. On a clear day, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge can be seen from Anna Maria Island. Islanders also can see Egmont Key, off the northeast tip of Bean Point. Egmont is where Capt. John Lerro was sleeping in a beach cabin at the pilot station early May 8, …
HB commissioner, chief spar over budget - Anna Maria Islander
WEBOct 5, 2021 · HB commissioner, chief spar over budget. The Holmes Beach City Commission’s final review of the 2021-22 municipal budget produced some fireworks. Sparks were flying Sept. 28 when Commissioner Jayne Christenson moved to exclude from the proposed city budget funds for a new police officer and any ancillary costs that would come from the hire ...