Local News in Manatee County

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 […]

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 11

Bradenton Times Podcast: Kelly Kirschner, Florida congressional candidate

Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Kelly Kirschner to discuss his campaign.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 04

Q&A: Angie Nixon

The Bradenton Times was the only newspaper in Florida to endorse Nixon in the primaries. Editor Mitch Maley interviews her at WSLR.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published August 26

Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee see surge in population at risk of homelessness

Rising cost of living prompts more people to seek support, to stay off the streets.

Osprey Observer Published August 21

Conservation Effort Gives Florida Scrub-jays A New Chance To Thrive

Forty-eight federally threatened Florida scrub-jays have a new home at Wingate Creek State Park in Manatee County following a first-of-its-kind effort to strengthen an isolated population. The project brought together young scrub-jays from three Florida populations — Archbold…