A Florida Gulf Coast city has set an “aggressive” timeline to reopen its landmark pier thanks to $1.25 million in funding ...

The first piece of funding for rebuilding the Anna Maria City Pier walkway is locked in. The city’s $1.25 million ...

Anna Maria Island beaches contain more than 400 sea turtle nests while two early nests hatched out on July 3. Yes, it’s hatch ...

Mark Winfrey / Shutterstock “If you’re looking for the best Florida beaches with a laid-back vibe, grab your beach chair and head to the north end of Anna Maria Island,” says Alisha dos Santos, family ...

An estimated 1,000-foot segment of a 16-inch water main installed in 1982 that hangs along the Anna Maria Island bridge fell into Anna Maria Sound at about 4 p.m. on Monday.

Sarasota restaurant closings, openings, local burger spots named Florida's best, and a $2.5M renovation at beachfront icon — ...

Heading abroad with the family? These need to be on your list. From Sri Lanka to Canada with Disney World Florida in between, the kids (and grown-ups) will make memories that last ...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. – One person was injured on Monday afternoon when a group of people under a cabana on Anna Maria Island in Florida were hit by lightning.

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. – One person was injured on Monday afternoon when a group of people under a cabana on Anna Maria Island in Florida were hit by lightning. Holmes Beach Police Chief William L.

Keep Manatee Beautiful is asking for 300 volunteers to help plant 12,000 sea oats on July 26. Kimberly Kuizon reports.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — The Coast Guard announced Friday that it stopped an illegal charter operation near Anna Maria Island. The Coast Guard said a 24-foot boat was operating as an ...