The Gulf Islands Ferry in Manatee County will no longer stop in the city of Anna Maria until city pier repairs are complete.

Imagine stepping into the Bradenton Area Convention Center and being instantly transported to an 1880’s European train depot, complete with the hiss of steam and the sharp whistle of a train.

Once it does, the hotel will offer a covered walkway to the neighboring Bradenton Area Convention Center, which is getting a $48 million facelift to match the resort's style and expand its space.

The award, developed 23 years ago after Kent Schulz died of cancer, was presented at the association’s annual meeting and luncheon at the Manatee Convention Center. Charlie Terenzio, brand ...

A stop could be in the works for other locations on Anna Maria Island, the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto, and potentially at the former Seafood Shack property that was recently ...