The 16th Annual Carl Balck GMC Sarasota Blues Fest will be at the Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota, Oct. 28. Headlining the show is Gregg Allman, who has roots to Anna Maria Island, as well ...

A woman was arrested by Bradenton Beach Police following an altercation with an officer that started in the 300 block of Gulf Drive South. Morgan A. Woodland, 24, of Cortez, was arrested Aug. 8 and ...

This aerial view of the Manatee Public Beach was taken shortly before equipment and fencing were removed from the beach following demolition of the pier. islander Photo: Jack Elka The remaining debris ...

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Holmes Beach police arrested Donald Freeman, 39, of Bradenton, Sept. 12, on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving ...

This brief summary of local fish species should serve as a guide for what you can take home. Fish regulations change often, and although this list is complete as of this date, it is advised to check ...

There are currently only 5 nests left on the beach. We had two more nests hatch this week and none of them disoriented. We ...

Holmes Beach police arrested Donald Freeman, 39, of Bradenton, Sept. 12, on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol with a passenger under the age of 18. The ...

Holmes Beach police arrested Jeffrey Carper, 36, of Sarasota, Sept. 13, on second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to submit to DUI testing.

The Governor’s initiative, modified by the Legislature and known as Amendment 3, will appear on all statewide ballots this November, requiring a 60% ...

Florida's beaches are seeing something remarkable this year: a record number of loggerhead sea turtle nests. Loggerheads ...

We announced Sept. 30 that All Island Denominations, an affiliation of the island’s churches, would cease operations Oct. 1. AID president Cornelia Zanetti recommended people seeking help should reach ...