Hay bales are lining the beach on the shoreline to protect the sea turtles from going the wrong way away from the ocean.

Green turtles generally nest every other year on Anna Maria; a record 12 green turtle nests were seen in 2023. “We hope to break that record this year,” Mazzarella wrote. Also of note, several turtles ...

Securing re-entry tags now can help assure a smooth post-hurricane return for Manatee County barrier island if a storm hits ...

Anna Maria Island officials urge residents to heed evacuation ... But during Helene we had water 28 inches into our garage." He said officers were able to assist about a dozen people during ...

He was in the water off the northern tip of Anna Maria Island when he was bitten on the lower leg. It’s not known if the man was scuba diving or spear fishing at the time. Fire Marshal Rodney ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — An Anna Maria Island resident ... They want to see the beautiful water,” said Bryant. The parking garage proposal started as a bill introduced by Republican Rep.

With hurricane season officially underway, coastal residents across the Tampa Bay area are searching for ways to stay dry and ...

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring notched another busy week with documenting the activity of nesting ...

Space Forge, a U.K. startup headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, recently raised a £22.6 million (approximately $30 million) ...

Summer brings more soccer, golf, horseshoe action - Read this weeks Sprts News from Anna Maria Island, Florida ...

After last year’s damaging storm, Holmes Beach officials are urging residents to prepare early for hurricane season — with a ...

Need ideas for summer fun with kids? Local moms share their go-to parks, indoor spots, and even overnight trips that won't ...