The Anna Maria Islander

Two vehicles in the auxiliary parking lot of the Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria were damaged Nov. 3 when a tree growing on the edge of the property toppled. Full Story »

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board voted recently to ease water restrictions for Manatee County. The drought, however, is not over. Full Story »

Former Anna Maria City Commissioner Christine Tollette, who lost her seat at the dais by 93 votes in the Nov. 3 election, said that, even after the election, she got telephone calls from people telling her that tearing down a tree at 303 Pine Ave. cost her the election. Full Story »

America votes for idols and dancers, chefs and models. Now the National Hurricane Center wants America to vote for the top tropical storm advisory format. Full Story »

A Manatee County judge in December will hear an argument for dismissing a motion to declare Sabine Musil-Buehler dead. Tom Buehler, owner of Haley’s Motel in Holmes Beach, filed a motion earlier this year asking the court to declare deceased his estranged wife. Full Story »

The Florida Department of Transportation scheduled a public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 S. Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, to discuss upcoming construction projects. Full Story »

The Anna Maria swearing-in ceremony for the new city commission will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Anna Maria City Hall, 10003 Gulf Drive, with Mayor Fran Barford presiding. Full Story »

Bradenton Beach city commissioners committed to a countywide campaign to oppose expanding drilling opportunities for oil and natural gas in Florida waters. Full Story »

Relax, no tension, no worries, the Bradenton Beach City Commission agreed to allow a massage therapy service at the Silver Surf resort. Full Story »

A Bradenton Beach city commission meeting that involved a lengthy discussion on liquor sales ended Nov. 5 with some mumbling about getting a drink. But not at the Back Alley on Bridge Street. Full Story »

Bradenton Beach walkers are pounding new pavement in the city — courtesy of the Florida Department of Transportation and a result of lobbying by city officials. Full Story »

Anna Maria elected officials, staff, committee and board members are tentatively scheduled to meet Nov. 18 with city attorney Jim Dye for a seminar on Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law. Full Story »

Each year Americans observe Veterans Day Nov. 11. Students and many adults across the nation receive a day off of school or work, but do they understand what Veterans Day is about? Full Story »

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will get a rematch between Michael Pierce and William Shearon. The two men ran for mayor two years ago, with Pierce winning the post with 60 percent of the vote. Full Story »

Mayor Michael Pierce raised $3,249.68 in cash and in-kind contributions in the Nov. 3 race to hold onto his post in Bradenton Beach. Full Story »

The Manatee County Health Department has announced Anna Maria Elementary School will be one of seven schools in Manatee County to receive the H1N1 vaccine. Full Story »

David Zaccagnino ran away with a win in Tuesday night’s Holmes Beach city commission election, garnering 715 votes. Filling in the other two commission seats will be newcomer Al Robinson with 530 votes and incumbent Pat Morton with 520. Ballots were cast at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Full Story »

No one emerged Tingley Memorial Library Nov. 3 with a newly checked out book, but citizens emerged with “I voted” stickers and a candidate emerged with a two-year job as Bradenton Beach mayor. Full Story »

Incumbent Anna Maria City Commissioners Dale Woodland and John Quam were easily returned to office in the Nov. 3 city election, while political newcomer Harry Stoltzfus took the third seat, defeating incumbent Christine Tollette by 93 votes. Full Story »