This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
Bayfest fungoers were up to the challenge Oct. 17 on Pine Avenue, taking in vendors, soaking up libations, munching on festival food and feeling the music — all with umbrellas in hand. Beth Rooks of the Anna Maria Island chamber of commerce said it “really poured” early on. Islander Photo: AMI chamber/Beth Rooks
AMCP ‘Pieradise’ aims for EOY opening
An Anna Maria City Pier restaurant rendering of things to come. The restaurant tennant on the Anna Maria City Pier is looking at an early December opening, but maybe November if luck and weather hold out, according to Brian Seymour, a partner in the venture. With a name like “Pieradise,” customers can expect a “pier-focused” menu, Seymour said, including burgers, fish tacos and sandwiches, ceviche, some bowls, and more.” Islander Courtesy Images
Holmes Beach snapshot
Holmes Beach Digital & Media Strategist Matt McDonough emailed The Islander Oct. 15 with a few updates from the city […]
Sea turtle numbers drop in 2026, due to erosion, coyotes, and lighting
The 2026 sea turtle nesting season on Anna Maria Island saw average nesting activity, but a decline in hatchling production […]
Stormy weather?
Bayfest fungoers were up to the challenge Oct. 17 on Pine Avenue, taking in vendors, soaking up libations,
munching on festival food and feeling the music — all with umbrellas in hand. Beth Rooks of the Anna Maria Island chamber of commerce said it “really poured” early on. Islander Photo: AMI chamber/Beth Rooks
Category: 10-21-26, Community, Featured Image, News
Fall Fest ame
Look inside for photos of all the fun at the Anna Maria Elementary-Parent Teacher Organization Oct. 17 event, Fall Fest. Pages 4-5.
Festival season kicks off in Anna Maria
Mayor Mark Short reports to The Islander via email Oct. 15 that Anna Maria saw a significant focus on pier […]
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Top Notch: Honorable mentions
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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Sports action on AMI continues in spite of sporadic rainfall
by Kevin P. Cassidy
Following a wet week that canceled many sporting events, there was a full week of sports action with flag football, […]
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Fishing
Tainted stormwater from the Manatee River prompts challenges for anglers
by Bonner Joy
With numerous days of wind and rain over the past few weeks and a cold front dropping air temps, Anna […]
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Streetlife
Streetlife – 10-21-26
Island police reports By Robert Anderson and Ryan Paice Streetlife is based on incident reports from the Manatee County Sheriff’s […]
Classifieds
The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE BLACK AND RED roll suitcases, $20 each, black handbag, carry on, $25. 941-920-2494. ANTIQUE PARTNER DESK: All […]