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Drone photographer Jacob Merrifield has spent years piloting over local waters to observe marine life. But he was unprepared for […]

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People have a new way to reach Coquina Beach. Manatee County expanded its Gulf Islands Ferry service south on Anna […]

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Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring found no new sea turtle nests the week beginning Aug. 31, but […]

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The Islander’s Top Notch contest concludes with honorable mentions, including Rick Bisio’s photo of a heron encounter in his yard in Bradenton Beach.

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There is no shortage of questions regarding potential parking changes in Anna Maria. Mayor Mark Short and city clerk Amber […]

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West Manatee Fire Rescue District Commissioner Dana Tindall, right, speaks Aug. 22 to a girl visiting Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton, with her mother. Tindall and staff set up a tent near the preserve’s entrance to educate visitors about staying safe in the heat. Islander Photos: Courtesy WMFR/Reporting: Ryan Paice

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One more phase of construction remains to be completed before the Anna Maria City Pier can reopen. Mayor Mark Short […]

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