As stories go, this definitely is one, and it's got all the elements of a made-for-TV movie. There's adventure, romance, tragic death, a miraculous escape and a surprise ending. It's even got ...

Two respondents to a Bradenton Beach request for proposals to operate the restaurant at the city pier have come forward. Kay Russell, Dave Russell and Doreen Russell of Rotten Ralph's in Anna Maria ...

A spa that nudged into the setback zone at a resort in Bradenton Beach was recommended to be moved by city officials last week. Final decision on the matter will be made by the city commission at a ...

Jo Jo Coulter, Heather Ball, Jacque Lynn Armer, Brooke Watchorn, Grayson Hall, Gillian Cassidy, Kia Kern, and Gabby Coulter pose for a picture with Coach Ted Rigo. Not pictured: Haley Coulter. Mickey ...

One island has the Gulf to the west and Anna Maria Sound to the east. One island has the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the Irish Sea to the east. Both Islands will see St. Patrick’s Day celebrations ...

The humpback bridge on 127th Street West off Cortez Road will close April 7 for 90 to 120 days to allow construction crews to renovate and raise its height an additional 2.5 feet above the high-water ...

Current red tide conditions around the state of Florida are summarized, and sampling results are mapped. Reports are updated on Friday afternoon. Current and past regional status reports are also ...

At extreme low tide, boaters and conservation officials get a glimpse of what was once a vibrant wildlife habitat - Passage Key. Gulf storms, most recently the 2005 storms, have taken a toll on ...

Beverly O'Brien of Anna Maria walks three mornings a week on the beach. Jan. 3 proved no exception, but O'Brien wore a lot more clothes than usual - jeans, a warm outer shell and a fleece jacket.

Tammy Lynn George received a 22-year prison sentence in the stabbing death of a Sunny Shores mobile home park resident. George, in shackles and a blue jail uniform, walked into a Manatee County ...

Children aboard the Lucky Duck entry in the DeSoto Bottle Boat Regatta ready for the start of their race. islander Photos: Lisa Neff Everyone have fun. Everyone be safe. No one drink the water. Such ...