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The Islander Newspaper E-Edition Wednesday, September, 30, 2026

As the world terns – 09-30-26

A scent of fall in the air calls familiar species to the hook

Fishing inshore around Anna Maria Island seems to be in limbo as we hover between summer and fall conditions. With […]

The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, September. 30, 2026

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The Progressive Page Turner, Monday 6:30 pm: ‘Motherhood Discounted’

The myth of the welfare queen vilified women caregivers who dropped out of the paid workforce. But our civilization can’t function without womens' unpaid caregiving. In her book, Carolyn McConnell looks at the historic roots and current impacts of this system.

Tampa Bay’s Congressional District 16 could be a lot less red than everyone thought

As Donald Trump’s poll numbers continue to erode, some Republicans, even in Florida, are slightly backing away from being linked to the president. Sydney Gruters is not one of them. The 44-year-old Sarasota resident is running against Democrat Kelly Kirschner and NPA candidate…

Two years after Hurricane Milton: What a hurricane’s reach really means

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, brought a direct hit to Sarasota and placed Tampa Bay within the broader strike zone.

The Islander Newspaper E-Edition Wednesday, September, 23, 2026

Looking back to Helene, Milton and fall 2024

Islander photographer Jacob Merrifield piloted a drone Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene hit Anna Maria Island with wind, rain and severe storm surge. This image shows Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach from the roundabout at Gulf Drive.

Notice for Sept. 30 issue:

Hurricane Helene hit the area two years ago, followed by Milton. How are you doing?

Last week’s question Does AMI still have a population of seasonal residents? Yes, but fewer than a decade or […]

Librarian: Book bans continue to cause pain

After winning an Emmy, one of the protagonists of 'The Librarians' sits down with a WSLR reporter.