Hurricane Helene, Anna Maria Island
‘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.”
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Live updates: Gov. DeSantis set to visit Anna Maria Island after Helene’s destruction
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he will hold a press conference on Anna Maria Island Saturday afternoon, two days after Hurricane Helene battered Manatee County. Local officials say the barrier island along the Gulf of Mexico suffered extensive damage.
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,
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.
Aerial view of Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene
Photojournalist Thomas Bender got an aerial tour of Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene. Thomas Bender. Hurricane Helene flooded St. Armands Circle in Sarasota
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.
Curfew in effect for Anna Maria Island
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - There is a curfew for all three cities on Anna Maria Island effective immediately. The curfew is from Dusk to Dawn. No one can walk or drive around the island between these hours. There will be no power or water for several days.
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.
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.
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Holmes Beach to allow residents and business owners back onto Island
Starting at 10:00 am, property owners and business owners of Holmes Beach and the City of Anna Maria, will be allowed to come onto the island to assess their damages. YOU MUST HAVE A RE-ENTRY TAG.
Live updates: Thousands are still without power as Sarasota-Manatee begins a long recovery
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Share your photo, video with us of Hurricane Helene’s impact on Manatee County. Here’s how
As Hurricane Helene barrels toward Florida, the Bradenton Herald is looking to document the storm’s impact on Manatee County — and we could use your help. We’re asking our readers to share their ...
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MCSO: Bridges to Anna Maria Island could be closed for days, weeks
ABC7′s Brigham Harris has learned that the damage to Anna Maria Island from Helene is so immense, that it could be days or ...