Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Access to the island was closed ahead of Milton's arrival, and both EMS and fire services have now been suspended, as well. Share ...

For more information, you can always visit the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s website or check out their Facebook page. And if you’re ready to chart your course to this coastal wonder, use ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WFLA) – Two loggerhead sea turtles are back in their natural environment after months of rehabilitation and care. One of the turtles, nicknamed “Valerie,” was found ...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Mote Marine Laboratory released two loggerhead sea turtles at Anna Maria Bayfront Park Tuesday morning in front of a large crowd of staff volunteers, and local wildlife ...

He told the Bradenton Herald on Wednesday about how his boat, “Lucky Us 2,” washed up on Anna Maria Island on Feb. 12 and the unusual adventure he and two friends endured.

As we are move through spring break, Anna Maria Island fishers find themselves facing red tide. We’re discouraged and feeling helpless as we watch our ecosystem being killed by over-population, ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - A toxic algae bloom that runs from Naples to Clearwater is wreaking havoc along the west coast. As the wind shifts, dead fish continue to wash up in areas of Anna Maria ...

State environmental officials on Wednesday said low amounts of red tide are now being found along beaches in Redington Shores, Treasure Island and Fort De Soto, as well as in Boca Ciega Bay. In ...