Skip to main content

Featured

Featured

Rezoning request anticipated for Gloria Dei property

May 4, 2026 – Joe Hendricks
April 28, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Deputy ‘JoJo’ Parkinson reassigned

Deputy JoAnn “JoJo” Parkinson is no longer a member of the MCSO Anna Maria Unit.
April 24, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Bradenton Beach considers replacing police department with sheriff’s office

BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach police officers’ efforts to potentially unionize the department have morphed into serious consideration by the city commission to utilize law enforcement services pr…
April 21, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Manatee County might fund Tingley Library repairs 

Supporters of the Tingley Memorial Library received some hopeful news regarding potential financial assistance from Manatee County.
April 20, 2026
By Leslie Lake

10th Street beach groin closed for tripping hazard

The pier-like beach groin in Bradenton Beach near the 10th Street South beach access point is temporarily closed. 
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Manatee Belle joins the Gulf Islands Ferry fleet 

The Gulf Islands Ferry service’s new and larger $3 million Manatee Belle ferry boat is now in service between Bradenton and Bradenton Beach.
April 15, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Demolition permit issued for old Wells Fargo bank building

Businessman Jake Spooner now has the city-issued demolition permit needed to demolish the former Wells Fargo bank building in Holmes Beach.
, ,
April 15, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Pines Trailer Park homeowner receives notice of abandonment

The Pines Trailer Park mobile home that Rob Bolash has owned for 22 years remains furnished and occupied, and he continues to mail his monthly lot rent checks. Yet, he was recently served with a “Not…
April 14, 2026
By Sun staff

Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

The votes have been cast and the results are in for the Anna Maria Island Sun’s 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards and here are the final results. Congratulations to the 2026 winners and thanks t…
, ,
April 7, 2026
By Joe Hendricks

Verdict reached, final judgment pending in beach access lawsuit

 HOLMES BEACH – On March 20, a jury ruled in favor of several plaintiffs involved in a civil lawsuit pertaining to the decades-long use of a beach access path located on an easement associated w…
April 7, 2026
By Leslie Lake

Patio and fence installed at Salt Bar & Table without permits

A concrete patio overlay and a fence were installed at the rear of Salt Bar & Table restaurant property without the required permits, according to the city’s building department. 

Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting