June Compiled by Lisa Neff Throughout 2025, every issue of The Islander contained news of efforts on Anna Maria Island to ...

A longtime fishing guide known for his focus on conservation and environmental stewardship began noticing a change on the ...

Where to find fireworks displays, parties and other festivities for New Year's Eve in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte ...

With seafood dives, state parks, and more public beaches than its eastern counterparts, Santa Rosa Beach is a quieter gem of Florida's Highway 30A. Here's what to do, where to eat, and where to stay.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms. The damage Helene and Milton left behind, you can still ...

Cincinnati blues singer-songwriter John Ford will conclude a recent string of Sarasota-Manatee dates with a show Friday at ...

A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill to revise SB 180, a law passed in 2025 that limits local government’s ability to regulate development. Views of the Seaflower development in Manatee County on Oct.

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. for a reason, and this "friendly" coastal city deserves ...

A Florida contractor accused of targeting older people after Hurricane Milton spent their money at casinos instead of completing promised repairs, according to police.

After lashing out at Gov. Ron DeSantis and GOP lawmakers for redistricting, Florida Democrats are now seeing a possible ...

On December 14, 2025, in Holmes Beach, Florida, USA, @ErnieVanderwalt shared a scenic video from Manatee Public Beach on Anna ...

Florida beach cafés where ocean views pair perfectly with coffee, offering calm stops, easy plans, and breezy coastal moments ...