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After Hurricane Helene brought storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history. The museum was founded in 1992 by Carolyn ...
Hurricane Helene’s storm surge tore through homes on Anna Maria Island, crushing furniture, smashing windows and leaving up to 5 feet of sand along the roadway. Advertisement ...
Extensive AMI cleanup required after Helene “Gulf (Drive) is done,” Rahn said. “Right now, it’s beyond repair. When you have that type of storm surge, the sand literally blew through everything, 100 ...
FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports on the Anna Maria Island Historical Society working to reopen after experiencing devastating damage from Hurricane Helene last year.
The City of Anna Maria posted an update on their Facebook page that water on the island will be shut off at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Roberts added that sewer utilities will also be shut off at that time.
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - When you live on an island four feet above sea level, an eight-foot storm surge is a big problem. The Anna Maria Island Museum went through that with Hurricane Helene.
Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with the chief of police.
Recovery efforts continue on Anna Maria Island after last Thursday’s devastating Hurricane Helene. Preliminary storm surge numbers from the National Weather Service saw a record 6.09 feet hit ...
ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Two days after Hurricane Helene brought heavy storm surge and flooding to the Tampa Bay area, a boil water advisory has been issued for drinking water on Anna Maria Island.
Bradenton Beach, to the south on Anna Maria Island, reopened Friday to residents and business owners. ... The city’s storm surge was about 20 inches less than it was for Hurricane Helene, ...
The loss of so many nests to Tropical Storm Debby comes as Anna Maria Island has seen a record number of sea turtle nests this season. Last month, the previous record of 543 nests was set in 2019.
AFTER THE SURGE: Homeowner refuses to let 2024 hurricanes push him off Bradenton Beach "We always like to come out to Anna Maria Island, to look around, come to this spot, walk out on the pier," said ...