1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (176+ words) April 28, 2026 | Be the first to comment Bradenton Beach's Wildlife Inc. has seen a spring surge in wildlife rescues. The nonprofit, Manatee County's primary wildlife rehabilitation center, was founded in 1987 by Ed and Gail Straight at their home, 2207 Avenue B, to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (690+ words) by Robert Anderson on April 21, 2026 | Be the first to comment Months after fishing guide Scott Moore raised concerns about apparent seagrass loss in Anna Maria Sound, environmental groups are working to determine what, if anything, has changed in the sound....

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (710+ words) by Ryan Paice on April 7, 2026 | Be the first to comment A legal battle over an easement on 51st Street in Holmes Beach may be nearing an end. Meanwhile, the plants in the easement, put there by one of the involved parties,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (109+ words) Manatee County Sheriff's deputy Matthew Daugherty holds a plaque Feb. 3 recognizing him as January's Deputy of the Month for his part in an August 2025 rescue of a father and son from the waters off Bean Point in Anna Maria, where…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (498+ words) by Capt. Danny Stasny on January 27, 2026 | Be the first to comment Anna Maria Island anglers and just about every other Manatee County resident who enjoys boating and fishing are dealing with another threat to the ecosystem and our way of…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (433+ words) Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community. by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment Anna Maria Island beaches contain more than 400 sea turtle nests while two early nests hatched out on July 3. Yes,…...