Manatee County announced new springtime hours for the Gulf Islands Ferry service that runs from Bradenton to Anna Maria Island.

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The Gulf Islands Ferry will now be available for passengers five days a week, the Manatee County Government announced.

Mayor Mark Short emailed The Islander March 7 saying the city had a week of miscellaneous items either accomplished or progressing. The shade sail at the ...