The Islander

11/16/2024

We are back running charters after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Enjoy the cooler weather and book a charter. 🎣 ⛴️

If you're looking for a Christmas present we also offer Gift Certificates. 🎁

Contact Capt. Danny at 941-744-7413 or check out http://AnnaMariaFish.com to see what we're catching.

11/15/2024

If you’ve been impacted by Hurricanes Helene or Milton and have questions about FEMA insurance or other insurance issues, stop by the Anna Maria Island Public Library at 5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach.

Stop by the Anna Maria Island Public Library (5701 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach) from Tuesday, 11/19 to Friday, 11/22, between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to get answers about FEMA insurance, resolve any insurance related questions, and receive guidance. Don’t miss out on this helpful resource.

For more updates please follow us at City of Holmes Beach & the Holmes Beach Police Department pages on Facebook or our website at www.holmesbeachfl.org

11/06/2024

What an amazing first day back! 🎉

Our team was all smiles, and we’re beyond grateful for everyone who came out to show support today.

There’s nothing like being back, serving up good vibes and great food! Here’s to many more Ugly days ahead!

Thank you, Grouper family! 🐟🌴

11/06/2024

At 8 PM on election night commissioner Mark Short had a solid lead over Brian Seymour for the mayor’s seat. The results were not yet certified.

11/06/2024

Home Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth has a slim margin over Mike Roth, candidate for mayor, what’s the margin less than 1 percent. It may require a recount. As of 8 PM, the results were not yet certified. Carol Whitmore has the lead for two vacant commission seats, followed by Dan Diggins, incumbent.

10/28/2024

10/27/2024

The precautionary boil water notice for Anna Maria Island has been rescinded. Samples collected in the area have been free of contamination and the water is now again safe to drink. If you have questions, you can call the utility department, 941–792–8811, extension 5268.

10/19/2024

Please, help if you’re able and share!
https://gofund.me/bd96c127.

Friends of The Islander, we need you. This week mark’s the beginning of … Lisa Williams needs your support for Help The Islander Weather the Storms

10/18/2024

10/18/2024

BB moves to condemn Pines Trailer Park, cites FEMA
In an Oct. 17 meeting at Bradenton Beach City Hall, city commissioners and officials addressed the need damages at island trailer parks following the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The area, a low-lying mobile home park established in the 1930s, suffered significant flooding during Hurricane Helene, submerging low-lying properties in more than three feet of water.
The situation was worsened by Hurricane Milton, which brought 110 mph winds to the region in early October. Local officials, in consultation with FEMA, determined that the Pines Trailer Park and the Sandpiper Mobile Resort Community was “substantially damaged” under FEMA guidelines, making them unfit for habitation and the properties would need to meet modern flood plain codes for rebuild.
City officials said under FEMA requirements, many of the mobile homes in the Pines would need to be elevated 8-10 feet, a task deemed financially and structurally unfeasible by Bradenton Beach city building official Darin Cushing.
Residents, many of whom have lived in the park for decades, voiced their confusion and frustration at the news, fearing the loss of their homes.
Cushing said the issue of flood damage was widespread and will affect other coastal mobile home communities that saw flood damage, including but not limited to Sunny Shores, Cortez Trailer Park Co-Op, Pines Trailer Park and Sandpiper Mobile Resort.
—Robert Anderson