Lisa Neff

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“We’re gonna need a bigger boat,” echoed April 15 in the Manatee County commission chambers in Bradenton. The county tourist development council, the

May 9, 1980, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapsed and 35 people plunged to their deaths in Tampa Bay. On Wednesday, May 8, The Islander will host the

To raise the county tourist development tax a penny, Manatee would need the approval of voters in a general election. The Manatee County Tourist

The Islander will host the premiere Wednesday, May 8, of a 69-minute documentary, “The Skyway Bridge Disaster: A True Story.” Reserved seats for the

When a buzz begins about a storm brewing, weather-watchers increasingly turn to social media for news, tracking and emergency updates. One way to stay up

A red, white and blue procession will roll from Anna Maria Island’s end to end on Independence Day. The all-American holiday will be celebrated on AMI on

Manatee County Animal Welfare volunteer MaryBeth Fincher of Parrish, left, introduces Milo, a hound-mix, to Island Library patrons from Bradenton, including Ellie Anabtawi, 3, Kierstyn Darak, 7, Emilia Anabtawi, 1, and mom/aunt Christina Anabtawi July 13, during “Paws and Pages: A Dog Adoption Event.” The two-hour event at the library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, introduced patrons and potential pet companions to a literary adventure and furry companions. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

The nonprofit Suncoast Waterkeeper the week ending Aug. 11 but the nonprofit issued a swim caution following the passage of Tropical Storm Debby. The

Manatee County tourism continues climb