The Anna Maria Islander has been the main news paper for Anna Maria, Florida since 1947. We offer local news, fishing & sport reports and local classified adverts.

Publisher and Editor Bonner Joy, [email protected] Editorial Lisa Neff, Editor, [email protected] Joe Bird, editorial cartoonist Jack Elka,

We offer this history of The Islander and past Island newspapers beginning in 1947. On Nov. 25, 1992, we published our first edition as The Islander

Aug 19, 2025 · The Islander is a free weekly community newspaper serving Anna Maria Island. There is no charge for our standard obituary, including survivors, services, photo and other …

May 21, 2024 · “We’re building on the east side and the interior sites,” Gobuty said in a May 16 interview with The Islander. “We still hesitate to build on the west and northwest side because …

Aug 4, 2025 · Read The Islander Classifieds: Wednesday, Aug, 06, 2025 - Classified adverts ranging from Items for sale to Real Estate and Help Wanted to Island Rentals

Aug 19, 2025 · The Islander texted Shawn Kaleta Aug. 14, but, as of Islander press time Aug. 18, there was no reply. Bolus and Kaleta are involved in ongoing litigation on another matter.

Mar 4, 2025 · Residents have disputed the claim, arguing many are current on payments and believe the park can recover. But the notice halted homeowner repair plans. Reporter Robert …

Oct 21, 2025 · Holmes Beach Clean Water Ad Hoc Committee chair Jennifer Miller told The Islander Oct. 10 that the city is collaborating with University of Florida professor John Bowden …

Jul 29, 2025 · Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short told The Islander in a July 25 email that the city, at its July 24 meeting, issued a proclamation honoring Sheila Brunger, who served as the city’s …