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 ...

A water rescue landed Sgt. Brett Getman one of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office’s highest annual awards. Sheriff Rick ...

An angler fishes Dec. 4 from the shore near the Anna Maria City Pier, where Tampa Bay Marine is driving piles into the seabed ...

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.

The crowd is beginning to arrive on the Center of Anna Maria Island sports field around 11 a.m. Dec. 6 where a dozen or so bounce houses, slides and games await, as well as a pony ride, a corral of ...