This week on Anna Maria Island: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
Lorri Webb of Oldsmar captured this photo Aug. 4 of a wizard — Luke Webb — on the shore near 64th Street in Holmes Beach. “Not every day you see a wizard on the beach,” the photographer wrote. She is the fifth weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. There will be one more weekly winner on Page 1 in the Aug. 19 issue. All the weekly winners will be entered into the grand prize round, which offers $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. The Islander also is hosting a pet photo contest, with the winner announced Aug. 26.
Open house success
Sheila Zink, left, front office secretary at Anna Maria Elementary School, and Dawn Trejo, a teacher aide, smile Aug. 6 after the annual open house for students, parents and other guardians at AME. A squall with lightning and 50-mph winds rocked the area for about an hour just as the event was getting underway at the campus, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: Bonner Joy
BB developer envisions hotel, retail, public spaces
A conceptual plan to redevelop the old Pines Trailer Park and surrounding properties includes hotel rooms, condominiums, restaurants, retail space […]
Florida’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 18? Will you vote?
Last week’s question The anniversary of the unsolved 1980 Kingfish Boat Ramp killings was Aug. 1. Four people were killed […]
Top Notch Week 5: A spell at sunset
Lorri Webb of Oldsmar captured this photo Aug. 4 of a wizard — Luke Webb — on the shore near 64th Street in Holmes Beach. “Not every day you see a wizard on the beach,” the photographer wrote. She is the fifth weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. There will be one more weekly winner on Page 1 in the Aug. 19 issue. All the weekly winners will be entered into the grand prize round, which offers $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. The Islander also is hosting a pet photo contest, with the winner announced Aug. 26.
Category: 08-12-26, Community, Featured Image, News, Top Notch 2026
Demo work on T-end begins
Tangerine Group employees wheel carts Aug. 5 along protective matting out to the T-end of the Anna Maria City Pier so debris from demolition work can be hauled back to dumpsters at the structure’s base. The pier has remained in disrepair since sustaining damages from Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. Mayor Mark Short told The Islander Aug. 6 that the contractor was set to complete demolition and remediation work in 2-3 weeks. Islander Photo: Ryan Paice
Manatee bed tax sets another June record at $4.6 million
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
In June, the county took in more than $4.6 million from the tourist development tax, an increase of 27.63% from […]
FISH joins opposition to Sarasota Bay development permit
by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage board voted Aug. 3 to oppose a federal permit for a Sarasota Bay development, […]
Nesting notes: Summer’s slowdown
by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Sea turtle nesting is winding down on Anna Maria Island while the last of the island’s least tern chicks have […]
Category: 08-12-26, Community, Feature, News, turtle, turtles
RoadWatch – 08-12-26
Eyes on the road Stay informed before you head out with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic impacts and free […]
Top Notch Week 5: A spell at sunset
Lorri Webb of Oldsmar captured this photo Aug. 4 of a wizard — Luke Webb — on the shore near 64th Street in Holmes Beach. “Not every day you see a wizard on the beach,” the photographer wrote. She is the fifth weekly winner in The Islander’s 2026 Top Notch photo contest. There will be one more weekly winner on Page 1 in the Aug. 19 issue. All the weekly winners will be entered into the grand prize round, which offers $100 from The Islander and gift certificates from Islander advertisers. The Islander also is hosting a pet photo contest, with the winner announced Aug. 26.
Top Notch photo contest launches
The Islander’s Top Notch contest begins anew. A classic returns. The contest celebrates what is still known as the “Kodak […]
Last week's roundup
Back to school: Anna Maria Elementary Dolphins returning to class | by Lisa Neff | Be the first to comment
Local captains continue fight against poachers | by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Nice ride for trainers | Be the first to comment
Adjudication withheld in Holmes Beach theft case | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
HBPD arrests Bradenton man for DUI | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
Bradenton Beach city budget plan emphasizes storm readiness, employee retention | by Robert Anderson | Be the first to comment
Anna Maria department heads project 26-27 spending, salaries | by Ryan Paice | Be the first to comment
As the world terns – 08-05-26 | Be the first to comment
Top Notch Week 4: Fishing for breakfast | Be the first to comment
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Sports
Adult 5-v-5 soccer results, rain at KRC, horseshoes in AM
by Kevin P. Cassidy
The standings in the adult 5-v-5 outdoor soccer league at the Center of Anna Maria Island have tightened up. In […]
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Streetlife
Streetlife – 08-12-26
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, August. 12, 2026
ITEMS FOR SALE DOUBLE LIFE BATTERY for Inogen One G5, $100. 941-524-9512. FREE: LIVING ROOM chair. Beach vibe upholstery, very […]