Hurricane Milton destroyed Anna Maria Island's iconic Rod and Reel Pier Restaurant. Owner Oliver Lemke is fundraising to rebuild, but in the meantime, he's finding new ways to open his doors.

Since 1947, the Rod & Reel Pier has stood as a landmark on Anna Maria Island as generations of families have cast a fishing ...

The Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria remains in ruins but its restaurant soon will be back in business. Oliver “Oli” Lemke, a ...

Six brands within a Bradenton vacation rental company have become part of a new vacation rental management collection called ...

Garnett Station Partners ("Garnett Station" or "GSP") today announced the launch of Stayterra, a newly formed premier vacation rental management collection focused on providing best-in-class property ...

As a Florida resident for 25 years, I’ve traveled throughout the Sunshine State, sometimes flying but usually taking a great ...

Are you looking to take your next beach vacation in the beautiful state of Florida? Whether you are looking to hit the ...

first by opening an Anna Maria Island location in late February at 3240 E. Bay Drive on Holmes Beach. It will next open in ...

An artist’s impression of the new look hotel. Picture: Straddie Beach Hotel. However, the redevelopment has sparked concerns within the local community, especially over the acquisition of public ...

beach volleyball courts, and fishing pier. The Bradenton Area, which includes Anna Maria Island and Longboat key, claims 16 miles of uninterrupted sugar-white coastline. To experience all the beaches ...

It just is.” I don’t know about being “more bitch”, but I do feel we could all stand to be a bit more Anna. ‘Playhouse Creatures’ opens on 21 March and runs until 12 April at the ...