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 ...

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 ...

Anna Maria Island, one of the most underrated beach towns in the U.S., is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back Old Florida charm. But tucked at the island's northern tip, ...

Chocolate Emporium opened in August on Anna Maria Island's Pine Avenue. Store produces handmade truffles, caramels, fudge and antique-style taffy. Shop sells 200 truffles daily and features vintage ...

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As passengers board the Miss Anna Maria, a 49-passenger open-air catamaran, they’re greeted by a take-it-easy playlist of The Beach Boys and Van Morrison as the boat pulls away from the Bradenton ...

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 ...