In June, the City Pier Grill owners told the Anna Maria City Commission that they want to renegotiate the restaurant’s lease, the Anna Maria Island Sun reported.

Captiva Island: Views are gorgeous from both Sanibel and Captiva islands, but where Sanibel's east-west orientation means some of its beaches face south, Captiva's Gulf-front beach faces west.

Captiva Island: Views are gorgeous from both Sanibel and Captiva islands, but where Sanibel's east-west orientation means some of its beaches face south, Captiva's Gulf-front beach faces west.

These are the most expensive homes sold in Lee County for June 1-30, 2025.

Sarasota restaurant closings, openings, local burger spots named Florida's best, and a $2.5M renovation at beachfront icon — all reported this month.

The Anna Maria Island Privateers host the biggest event on Anna Maria Island, with a parade and water fight starting at 10 a.m. at Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, and ending at ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Anna Maria Island is looking to create a blank slate of sand for beachgoers and newly hatched turtles as they plan to pass a “no holes on the beach ...

Manatee County has new rules at the beach. An ordinance is aimed at preventing people from digging huge holes in the sand.

Kids are welcome to decorate their bikes, wagons, and themselves and march in the parade. Anna Maria Island Parade: The Anna Maria Island Privateers hold their Annual 4th of July Parade.

Access to parts of beaches along the Gulf Coast is now easier for people wanting a day on the shore. A new law signed by the governor rolls back restrictions on who can access certain parts of beac… ...