Local News in Holmes Beach

Bridesmaids, again and again

The Island Players opened their 78th season Sept. 17 with “Always a Bridesmaid,” a comedy about four friends bound by […]

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

Detectives investigate drowning

Manatee County sheriff’s detectives were investigating a drowning Sept. 18 near Passage Key off the north end of Anna Maria […]

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.

Nests drop to double digits

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring, with about six weeks left in its season, was monitoring 44 sea […]

RoadWatch – 09-23-26

Eyes on the road Stay informed before heading out with weekly updates on island-related roadwork, traffic impacts and free trolley […]

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 […]

November voter registration deadline Oct. 5

The voter registration window for the Nov. 3 general election closes Monday, Oct. 5. Manatee County residents who are eligible […]

AMI beaches enter new recovery phase

Another phase of the island’s storm recovery is taking shape along its shoreline. Crews began dredging Sept. 9 for Manatee […]