Anna Maria Island, Manatee
Anna Maria Island devastated by Helene, Manatee County reports major damage
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch Director Kristen Mazzarella told the Herald-Tribune that wildlife on the island also suffered losses. She said that a record-setting number of sea turtle nests laid on AMI this year has been devastated, first by Hurricane Debby and finished off by Helene.
Curfew in place for all 3 cities on Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene
A curfew has been implemented for all three cities on Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene left a severe storm surge and flooding throughout the Tampa Bay area. According to the City of Holmes Beach,
Manatee cuts off water to Anna Maria Island before Helene. When will it be restored?
The service shutoff impacts Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and the Town of Longboat Key. The barrier islands are under an evacuation order ahead of the hurricane, which is forecast to bring 5 to 8 feet of storm surge to the area.
‘It’s all bad.’ Anna Maria Island faces a long recovery after Helene’s destruction
There are still flooded streets,” a Manatee County commissioner said. “Sand is blocking streets. Sand is in buildings. Sand is in homes.”
Video: Aerial video of Anna Maria Island shows flooding and damage after Hurricane Helene
According to Holmes Beach Police, no one will be allowed on the island until the first in teams can clear the roads and determine that it is safe.
Sarasota area waterfront restaurants after Hurricane Helene: Open, closed, or damaged?
"We are currently closed today (9/27) post-Hurricane Helene and are working hard to reopen as soon as possible. Fins is open today and you are able to park safely. The storm surge Venice experienced was very intense — hoping our locals stayed safe. We will keep you posted on reopening."
Anna Maria residents prepare for Hurricane Helene impacts, some ignoring evacuation order
Anna Maria Island was quiet on Wednesday with many tourists and residents appearing to heed the mandatory evacuation order. A mandatory order went into effect for zone A in Manatee County at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Anna Maria Island vacationers evacuate, while residents hunker down
Zone A includes low lying areas, barrier islands, and mobile or manufactured homes. Over on Anna Maria Island, residents and tourists were making big decisions to leave or stay on Wednesday, ahead of Helene.
An aerial tour of Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene
Photojournalist Thomas Bender flew over Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene. Thomas Bender. Aerial video: Siesta Key beach flooding after Hurricane Helene
Live updates: What is the status of Siesta, Longboat, Anna Maria and other islands?
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Glimpses of Anna Maria flooding from Manatee Sheriffs
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Live updates: Bridges remain closed to Lido Key, Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key
Hurricane Helene may have passed, but Sarasota and Manatee counties are still suffering from damage and flooding due to the storm.
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More claims of racism leveled at Anna Maria
A fifth former Anna Maria employee has come forward, alleging racially motivated mistreatment inside the walls of city hall.
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Hurricane Helene leaves wake of destruction in Manatee County
Manatee County residents and visitors are being kept off Anna Maria Island, Flamingo Cay, and Long Boat Key while officials ...
Live updates: 69k still without power in Sarasota-Manatee, Sarasota schools to reopen
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Traffic updates: Skyway partly reopens. Other Manatee County bridges and roads closed
The northbound lanes of the Sunshine Skyway have reopened as of 11:45 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.