Hurricane Ian takes it relatively easy on Anna Maria Island

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Although some damage occurred, Anna Maria Island survived Hurricane Ian without suffering the widespread devastation many residents and business owners...

Anna Maria declares state of local emergency

ANNA MARIA – In response to the anticipated approach of Hurricane Ian, the Anna Maria City Commission has declared a temporary state of local...

Pine Avenue roundabout rejected

ANNA MARIA – The city commission has rejected a proposed roundabout and delivery truck turnaround area at the Pine Avenue/South Bay Boulevard intersection near...

Water taxi plans detailed

MANATEE COUNTY – The county’s chief tourism official briefed county commissioners on Sept. 13 on plans in the works for a water taxi between...

Commission declines paid parking proposal

BRADENTON BEACH – The city commission has rejected a paid parking proposal that city staff negotiated with Easy Parking Group owner Josh LaRose. After two...

Joe Hendricks

Correspondent Joe Hendricks covers Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach. Email