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 ...
Vacation planning often comes with a familiar challenge: where will we eat? Finding spots that satisfy everyone’s cravings ...
Oliver Lemke bought the Rod & Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island a year before Helene and Milton destroyed it. The Rod & Reel Pier on Anna Maria Island is seen after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 15, 2024. [ ...
The $4.6 million project will start within two months, according to the contract. The Anna Maria Island City Pier is damaged after Hurricane Milton last October. City commissioners have approved a ...
Sea turtle hatchings are now outpacing nestings on Anna Maria Island as nesting season hits its peak. Advocates say dune loss and human interference are creating hazards for hatchlings. People are ...
Three people have died in drowning incidents at Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island in the last month. The city is considering a permanent ban on swimming in the dangerous area. Bean Point is ...