The city of Anna Maria’s annual Holiday Walk along Pine Avenue is back. And businesses along the roadway are ready for the ...

Early December presents excellent fishing opportunities inshore, nearshore - Read this weeks Fishing News from Anna Maria ...

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Soccer champs crowned, basketball finals approach, more - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

A long-running effort to protect one of Tampa Bay’s most ecologically sensitive island systems has reached a new turning ...

Rhys Gagne, 4, shows off his new airbrushed dragon tattoo, while artist Karen Force of Aloha Party Experts of Sarasota performs her artistry during Holmes Beach’s 75th anniversary celebration Dec. 5 ...

Last week’s question It is the 12th month of 2025. What was the biggest local issue for the year? Rebuilding from Helene and Milton. 69% Water safety. 1% ...

The Anna Maria Island Privateers invite people to rock around the Christmas tree and parade from the beach to the bayside in two holiday traditions.

Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth dropped a few lines to The Islander via email Dec. 5, noting that the city will be recognizing its citizen of the year, employee of the year and community partner of ...