Lisa Neff

Manatee County is taking applications for two seats on its tourist development council, with applications open through June 1. The TDC is a nine-member

Eyes on the road State Road 64/Anna Maria Island Bridge: The Manatee Avenue Water Main Intracoastal Crossing project is underway at the bridge, requiring

Matt Dyce works the grill for the Toasted Mango Cafe, one of the vendors participating in the first Taste of the Island contest, held during Springfest on 56th Street in Holmes Beach. Patrons purchased tickets, which were exchanged for menu items at Taste vendors.

Eyes on the road State Road 64/Anna Maria Island Bridge: The Manatee Avenue Water Main Intracoastal Crossing project is underway at the bridge, requiring

Last week’s question Have you ever seen a rocket or shuttle launch?         Only on a screen. 27%         Yes, from the Space Coast. 25%         Yes, from

Part 2, July-December From city hall shakeups to environmental milestones and hurricane recovery, the second half of 2025 reshaped life on Anna Maria

Part 1, January-June Throughout 2025, every issue of The Islander contained news of efforts on Anna Maria Island to recover from the devastation of

Eyes on the road         Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: Pipe installation and related activities are ongoing in preparation for the

With 45 sea turtle nests remaining on Anna Maria Island beaches as of Sept. 19, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring was continuing its

Eyes on the road Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: Pipe installation and related activities are ongoing in preparation for the construction of the