ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — A man in his early 20s was bitten in the lower leg by a shark near Bean Point on the north end of Anna Maria Island on Sunday, according to the West Manatee Fire Rescue ...

A Florida Gulf Coast city has set an “aggressive” timeline to reopen its landmark pier thanks to $1.25 million in funding ...

The Anna Maria Island City Pier is pictured after sustaining serious damage from Hurricane Milton on Oct. 15, 2024. The City of Anna Maria set an “aggressive” timeline to reopen its City Pier thanks ...

An estimated 1,000-foot segment of a 16-inch water main installed in 1982 that hangs along the Anna Maria Island bridge fell into Anna Maria Sound at about 4 p.m. on Monday.

The historic Anna Maria City Pier provides spectacular views and fishing opportunities, while Bean Point Beach at the island’s northern tip offers a more secluded experience away from the crowds. For ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, which means weekly updates from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. The first nest was spotted in the first week of May ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Step into a world of enchantment with our Lizzie Muse. The Shiny Fish emporium is a local store is brimming with delightful treasures—think sweet jewelry that sparkles ...

The Brief After Hurricane Helene brought storm surge to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society, volunteers found themselves rushing to save the island's history. The museum was founded in 1992 by ...

That resilience was evident everywhere I looked on Anna Maria Island. Mere months ago, there was 3 feet of standing water in several businesses, and sand was piled along roads and against buildings.

Known for its gorgeous beaches and blue-green waters, Anna Maria is 7 miles long and less than a mile wide in some spots. It’s a throwback to old Florida, with buildings restricted to 37 feet in ...

Make sure to visit the historic Anna Maria City Pier, known for its panoramic vistas and excellent fishing spots. If you’re in the mood for shopping, Anna Maria Island won’t disappoint.

Manatee County Government announced that an Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after taking significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the island ...