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The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County is lifting the advisory that has been in effect since September 2024 for high bacterial levels at Palma ...

Numerous cold fronts settling in around Anna Maria Island is prompting anglers to pack their patience when getting out on the water to fish. Water temperatures hovering in the mid 50s are slowing down ...

Please, make a wish come true. The holidays are the time to take an extra moment to give someone a smile or send a greeting pause to give a quiet hug or words of praise.

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The U.S. Coast Guard has agreed to a trial program of twice-per-hour, on-request drawbridge openings for the Anna Maria Island and Cortez bridges for a four-month period during the winter "season." ...

Six women under the age of 21 were issued trespass warnings from D.Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina Drive, May 21 for drinking at the establishment. According to the Holmes Beach Police report, officers ...

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 ...