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The Gulf Islands Ferry in Manatee County will no longer stop on the northern end of Anna Maria Island until the city of Anna Maria fixes a pier damaged last year by Hurricane Milton.
A file photo taken Oct. 11 after hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged the Anna Maria city pier. Hurricane recover: Here's the status of Sarasota County parks and beaches six months after ...
The Anna Maria Island City Pier is seen after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 15, 2024. The city has set an "aggressive" timeline to reopen the pier thanks to $1.25 million in funding from state officials.
Anna Maria Island near Sarasota and Bradenton, Fla., is mostly recovered from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and now welcoming vacationers.
Despite all the hurdles they faced, the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge remains stronger than ever. After Hurricane Helene’s storm surge receded, the lodge remained standing on Bradenton Beach.
After Hurricane Helene brought three feet of storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, the museum's volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — In October 2024, ABC Action News Gives raised more than $72,000 for hurricane recovery thanks to generous donations from ABC Action News viewers and the Scripps Howard ...
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — It’s been nearly six months since Hurricane Helene, which caused massive storm surge flooding on Anna Maria Island. With Spring Break season in full swing, ABC Action ...
Shortly after Hurricane Helene struck our area, the Florida Department of Transportation deployed heavy-duty earth movers to coastal areas to clear the roads. On Anna Maria Island, tractors pushed ...