Hurricane Helene, Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island devastated by Helene, Manatee County reports major damage
Annie's Bait & Tackle owner Bruce Shear found his ice machine across the street from his Cortez Village shop on Friday as he and many Manatee County residents worked to recover from Hurricane Helene.
‘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.”
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,
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.
Water shut-off for Manatee, Sarasota islands including Anna Maria, Siesta Key
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County and Sarasota County are shutting off water due to Hurricane Helene. Manatee County Utilities announced they will shut off water to the island cities by 6 a.m. on Thursday. Anticipated winds and storm surge could threaten the the integrity of the infrastructure.
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.
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.
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
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