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WEBThe Anna Maria Islander has been the main news paper for Anna Maria, Florida since 1947. We offer local news, fishing & sport reports and local classified adverts.
Anna Maria reopens last following storm - Anna Maria Islander
WEBSep 5, 2023 · Brian Seymour, who owns the Anna Maria General Store and co-owns the City Pier Grill & Bait Shop, told The Islander Aug. 31 that he stayed behind and weathered the storm at his residence in the city. Seymour said the general store remained open until about 4 p.m. Aug. 29 to feed city staff and provide last-minute supplies to others who …
County orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Idalia
WEBIdalia intensified Aug. 28 and an evacuation order was issued for Anna Maria Island. Manatee County declared a state of emergency Aug. 28 and public safety officials announced plans for evacuations, beginning with a mandatory level A evacuation — including all of Anna Maria Island — and a voluntary level B evacuation at 2 p.m., which …
The Islander - About Us - Anna Maria Islander
WEBThe Islander – About Us. We offer this history of The Islander and past Island newspapers beginning in 1947. On Nov. 25, 1992, we published our first edition as The Islander Bystander. Island news — since 1947. Anna Maria Island’s first newspaper was not a newspaper — at least according to the newspaper. The Bradenton Beachcomber ...
Red Tide Updates - Anna Maria Islander
WEBA red tide is a higher-than-normal concentration of a microscopic alga (plant-like organisms). In Florida, the species that causes most red tides is Karenia brevis. This organism produces a toxin that can affect the central nervous system of fish. At high concentrations (called a bloom), the organisms may discolor the water.
Obituaries Archives - Anna Maria Islander
WEBObituaries – 08-21-2024. RogerWalter Byron Cmdr. Roger Walter Byron, 86, retired U.S. Navy, of Anna Maria Island, died July 25. He was born […]
The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
WEBAug 14, 2024 · The Anna Maria Islander 315 58th St., Suite J, Holmes Beach FL 34217. Phone: (941) 778-7978 Fax: (941) 778-9392. For general information: [email protected] Site design & maintained by Wayne Ansell
County gives nod to new Coquina Beach market operator
WEBAug 1, 2023 · Manatee County commissioners July 25 voted to approve a franchise agreement with Ready Set Go Tour & Travel for the company to coordinate a new Coquina Beach market at the public beach in Bradenton Beach. The agreement was included in the commission’s consent agenda for the meeting. Bradenton-based Ready Set Go, …
Helene brings catastrophy to AMI, Cortez - Anna Maria Islander
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Helene brings catastrophy to AMI, Cortez. Islander photographer Jacob Merrifield piloted a drone Sept. 27, after Hurricane Helene hit Anna Maria Island with strong winds and rain, but also severe storm surge. Pictured here, Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, looking east from the roundabout at Gulf Drive. Islander Photo: Jacob Merrifield.
Updates Hurricane Ian: Recovery continues, openings begin
WEBOct. 2 Update: Anna Maria Island’s beaches survived the impact of Hurricane Ian almost completely intact. Manatee County reported mid-day Oct. 2 that staff conducted before and after measurements of the beach along 25 sites and found essentially “zero loss” of sandy beach resource width or depth of beach from Hurricane Ian effects.