Community News
July 7, 2025
WMFR vacation rental lawsuit victory stands
BRADENTON – C&D Properties of AMI has not appealed a judge’s ruling in favor of the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District’s (WMFR) right to levy annual assessments on short-term vacation rental p…
July 7, 2025
Pines Trailer Park residents remain in dark about park
BRADENTON BEACH – Pines Trailer Park homeowners are expressing frustration about the lack of communication as a possible park closure date looms on July 31.
A Feb. 4 email to homeowners from Fort La…
July 2, 2025
Pickup truck collides with low-speed vehicle
HOLMES BEACH – A pickup truck collided with a low-speed vehicle (LSV) on Gulf Drive on Tuesday evening, resulting in two of the seven LSV passengers being transported to a walk-in emergency room for…
July 2, 2025
Commission discusses pier lease, parking fines, Waste Management
ANNA MARIA – City Pier tenant requests, increased parking fines and ongoing service issues with Waste Management were among the topics discussed during the June 26 Anna Maria City Commission meeting…
July 1, 2025
Pines, Bridge Street parking lots reviewed by building official
BRADENTON BEACH – Tasked by city commissioners in May to conduct a code compliance review of the parking lot at 205 First St. N. historically used by Pines Trailer Park residents and the 101 Bridge S…
July 1, 2025
Treehouse lien reduction denied again
HOLMES BEACH – By a 3-2 vote, city commissioners have denied a second request to reduce the treehouse-related $188,621 code enforcement lien the city placed on the Angelinos Sea Lodge.
Owned and op…
July 1, 2025
Significant stormwater fee increase proposed
HOLMES BEACH – City property owners may soon see their annual stormwater assessment fee increase by as much as 205%, rising from $2.95 per 100 square feet of property to $4.95 or $9 per 100 square fe…
July 1, 2025
Gloria Dei owners decline city’s initial offer
HOLMES BEACH – The owners of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church property did not accept the city’s $3 million offer to purchase the church building and property at 6608 Marina Drive.
On June 25, Taylor…
July 1, 2025
Island police prepare for July Fourth weekend crowds
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Local police departments are gearing up for the long holiday weekend with increased presence and reminders to visitors about parking, fireworks and alcohol restrictions.
All hand…
July 1, 2025
Teenager seriously injured in Anna Maria golf cart accident
ANNA MARIA – A 15-year-old golf cart passenger suffered traumatic head and chest injuries after being ejected from a golf cart at the intersection of North Shore Drive and Spring Avenue in Anna Maria…













