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The three cities on Anna Maria Island could face consolidation or simply cease to exist after the 2025 legislation session. A state-led study is examining the best options for the 7-mile stretch of land.
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The Gulf Islands Ferry is scheduled to kick off on Friday, Dec. 8, pending final certification. Two open-air catamarans will shuttle people from downtown Bradenton to Anna Maria City Pier and Bridge Street Pier.
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Anna Maria Island is currently experiencing a breathtaking display of bioluminescence along its shores.
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The induction of the two new ferries marks the kick off of the long-awaited Gulf Island Ferry Service. It will launch later this summer.
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Organizations across Southwest Florida have been taking in animals that were injured or abandoned during the category 4 storm.
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The service would aim to decrease traffic going on and off Anna Maria Island.
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A fight is underway in Manatee County between some residents and the Florida Department of Transportation over a drawbridge that leads onto Anna Maria…
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An increase in whale shark sightings off the coast of Sarasota is helping Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists learn more about them.Scientists…
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In a rare sighting last weekend, boaters spotted multiple whale sharks off the coast of Anna Maria Island.That has grabbed the attention of scientists at…
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A historic city pier on Florida's Gulf Coast that was damaged by Hurricane Irma will be torn down and rebuilt from scratch.After the storm blew through in…