Anna Maria Island, Milton and Hurricane Helene
'Give us a break': Anna Maria Island braces for Milton as Helene damage persists
Hurricane Milton comes less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated much of the barrier islands with powerful storm surge.
US: Anna Maria Island before Hurricane Milton, after Hurricane Helene
October 05, 2024 On October 5, 2024, @ErnieVanderwalt shared a video from Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA, showing the area after Hurricane Helene and before Hurricane Milton. The video was captioned,
Anna Maria Island: See famous Florida beaches before and after Hurricane Helene hit
A week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage. Signs of destruction are everywhere, from beaches depleted of their famous crystal white sand to ruined streets, landmarks, businesses and homes.
DeSantis announces executive actions related to Helene during stop on Anna Maria Island
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced executive actions aimed at speeding up Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a visit to Anna Maria Island.
Helene dumped sand on Anna Maria Island homes and roads. Here’s what to do with it
Part of Helene’s fallout is sand dispersed along roadways and homes on Anna Maria Island. Beach access remains closed and curfews are in place from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. Manatee County officials stressed not to dump sand on the beach, due to possible contamination.
Can you access Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene’s damage? Here’s what to know
After hitting Florida’s Gulf Coast, Helene tore through the Southeast, unleashing historic rain and flooding in parts of Georgia and the Carolinas and leaving dozens of people dead and millions without power. Helene’s trail of destruction and record-breaking floods could rank among the costliest storms in U.S. history.
Locals return to Anna Maria Island homes and businesses broken by Hurricane Helene
Gov. Ron DeSantis set an aggressive timetable for a temporary road on Anna Maria Island after Hurricane Helene buried and battered Gulf Drive.
A look at the damage: Anna Maria Island residents lose ‘everything’ to Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island took the brunt of the damage in Manatee County, and WFLA News Channel 8 got a look at the damage on Holmes Beach with a ride along with the chief of police.
DeSantis announces plan to repair Anna Maria Island in Hurricane Helene’s aftermath
DeSantis said in a Saturday afternoon press conference in Bradenton Beach. “This is just too nice an area not to.”
Curfew restricts access on Anna Maria Island during cleanup
Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc in Holmes Beach, with experts predicting that recovery could take from months to years. The island remains largely off-limits to the public as local
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.
Live: Water will be shut off to Venice, Longboat, Siesta, Casey Keys and Anna Maria Island
Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and Category 5 winds of 160 mph.
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Fires break out as island power reactivates, batteries explode
The West Manatee Fire Rescue’s job was not finished with the passing of Hurricane Helene. Chief Ben Rigney told The Islander ...
TS Milton: Mandatory evacuation for Florida island
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - City officials in Anna Maria Island have announced that it will order a mandatory evacuation of ...
Sarasota, Bradenton area island restaurants work to reopen after Hurricane Helene closures
Restaurants from Siesta Key to Anna Maria Island are beginning to reopen, while others continue to struggle with storm surge ...
On Florida’s west coast, a race to clear Helene storm debris before Hurricane Milton
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene pushed the Gulf of Mexico into tens of thousands of living rooms along Florida’s west coast, a new storm is threatening a repeat. But this time, streets and ...