Meanwhile, Anna Maria Island, in Manatee County, was recognized for its beaches' Old Florida vibes and soft white sand. U.S. News specifically highlighted Coquina Beach and Manatee Public Beach's ...

Anna Maria Island took a big hit from Hurricane Milton. At 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota County near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Siesta Key is a ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, the Anna Maria City Pier has been a destination for residents and tourists, a scenic gathering spot in the center of town. The pier became a ...

Plan a trip to Anna Maria Island and experience the quiet delights of this pristine Florida beach. Anna Maria Island is still recovering from damage sustained during Hurricanes Milton and Helene in ...

Anna Maria Island is the still-hidden jewel of the Sarasota, Florida area. This small barrier island is home to gorgeous, sugar-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, also known as the Gulf of America ...

Looking for some weekend R&R? Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene swept through the island, government leaders closed the ...

Hurricane Milton heavily damaged homes on Bradenton Beach, Florida, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. Anna Maria Island was still closed to the public on Friday and was scheduled to reopen Saturday. Tiffany ...

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, in the Big Bend area, Sept. 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm. When is 2024 Atlantic hurricane season? June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest months ...