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When a storm threatens Anna Maria Island, you'll want The Islander bookmarked. Local coverage you can count on all seaso...
06/10/2026

When a storm threatens Anna Maria Island, you'll want The Islander bookmarked. Local coverage you can count on all season long. 🌀 islander.org/hurricanes


https://www.islander.org/hurricanes/

The latest issue of The Islander is out now — pick up a print copy, read the news online at islander.org or subscribe to...
06/09/2026

The latest issue of The Islander is out now — pick up a print copy, read the news online at islander.org or subscribe to the e-edition.

What are your plans for July 4? There will not be fireworks on AMI, but there will be fireworks in Bradenton and Palmett...
06/08/2026

What are your plans for July 4? There will not be fireworks on AMI, but there will be fireworks in Bradenton and Palmetto on the Fourth of July. Also, there will be fireworks July 3 after the Bradenton Marauders game.

This Fourth of July, Bradenton is going bigger than ever as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with the largest fireworks celebration in Bradenton’s history!

Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a citywide celebration along the Manatee River, featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, family fun, VIP experiences and a huge fireworks display over the water.

📍 Bradenton Riverwalk at Rossi Park & Old Main Street
🎶 Riverwalk Events: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
🎤 Live Music: Twinkle + Rock Soul Radio
🎶 Old Main Street Events: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎤 Live Music: Luna and the Warriors

Bring the family, invite your friends and celebrate Independence Day with our community as we come together for a historic night on the Manatee River.

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zAa9VNrr/

06/03/2026
The Anna Maria Island Privateers will celebrate Snooks Adams Kids Day with an annual picnic 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May...
05/28/2026

The Anna Maria Island Privateers will celebrate Snooks Adams Kids Day with an annual picnic 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Holmes Beach city field in the 5800 block of Marina Drive. The celebration of summer includes a lunch of hot dogs, pizza and drinks, games with prizes and visits with privateers.

Maria Island Privateers

05/28/2026

Bradenton Beach Commissioner Ralph Cole will not seek reelection after 10 years at the dais. Cole made the announcement May 21, during a city meeting, saying he wanted to give people time to consider running before the qualifying period closes June 12.
Read more about the 2026 election and Bradenton Beach qualifying.
https://www.islander.org/2026/05/seat-opens-in-bb-commission-election-2/

Holmes Beach will have a new mayor before the year’s end.Mayor Judy Titsworth told The Islander May 21 that she will not...
05/26/2026

Holmes Beach will have a new mayor before the year’s end.
Mayor Judy Titsworth told The Islander May 21 that she will not seek reelection in the Nov. 3 general election after eight years in the position, allowing her current term to expire in November.
Read the story at islander.org.

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