The historic Anna Maria City Pier provides spectacular views and fishing opportunities, while Bean Point Beach at the island’s northern tip offers a more secluded experience away from the crowds. For ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will have the final say on Marco Island City Councilor Tamara Goehler's ethics violation that stemmed from a dog-bite incident with a neighbor.

Former Florida All-American point guard Walter Clayton Jr., a likely first-round pick in next week's NBA Draft, considered Fland one of the toughest players he faced as a defender last season.

Former Florida All-American point guard Walter Clayton Jr., a likely first-round pick in next week's NBA Draft, considered Fland one of the toughest players he faced as a defender last season.

For more information about the Sea Turtle Conservancy and its Tour de Turtles, go to tourdeturtles.org. Save the date The Sea Turtle Conservancy, in collaboration with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch ...

St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church is celebrating 50 years on Anna Maria Island, with a parishioners’ festival planned for the weekend. The Very Rev. Msgr. Edward Moretti, pastor of Sts. Peter And Paul ...

Routes depart from downtown Bradenton between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and island departures occur between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Located on Florida's Gulf Coast, Anna Maria Island is a seven-mile-long barrier island that offers a quieter, more relaxed alternative to uber popular spots in the state. The destination boasts ...

When you walk into a chain restaurant, time stands still. For some young people, that’s the whole point. Ana Babic Rosario, a professor of marketing at the University of Denver, calls this ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A wall of hay bales was installed along the beaches on Anna Maria Island to prevent sea turtles from leaving their habitat. The hay bales serve both as barrier and as a cue ...

Anna Maria’s Sandbar adds new dining options Beachside Bites is on the south side of the Sandbar and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some menu items for Beachside Bites include: Avocado ...