County commissioners at the 11th hour agreed to pursue a possible ordinance for short-term vacation rentals. Commissioner Tal Siddique of District 3, ...

Every city and municipality in Manatee County has an ordinance to address (short-term rentals), from some of the most strict in Longboat and Anna Maria Island to the city of Bradenton's — which ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and ...

The Gulf Islands Ferry in Manatee County will no longer stop in the city of Anna Maria until city pier repairs are complete.

For Cindy Stimart, Anna Maria Island has gifted her some special moments. I’ve been coming here since I was little,” Stimart said. [I made] memories with my grandfather, my mother, but the more ...

Patricia De Maria, a hardworking salesperson and native Staten Islander, died on January 17 at the age of 72. The cause of death was Alzheimer’s. Patricia was born in 1952, the daughter of ...

Anna-May, who lasted just nine days in the villa before she was dumped from the Island, claims the Uber driver then asked her to 'come downstairs because he had something for her'. A 'freaked out ...

A 'ghost' island that suddenly appeared in the Caspian Sea in early 2023 is playing a centuries-long game of peekaboo with scientists, and it's about to vanish once again – if it hasn't already ...

The tony island, just across the bridge from buzzy West Palm Beach, is known for its sophisticated accommodations, and up until this year, there have been few additions to the exclusive roster. Palm ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - A study recently released by a research firm sparked debate about the overlap in services provided by the three different cities on Anna Maria Island.