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Holmes Beach begins Milton recovery process - Anna Maria Islander
Oct 17, 2024 · The grocery store is open 7 a.m.-6 p.m., with a three-stall restroom trailer outside available to the public 24/7. The pharmacy is open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The post-storm recovery process is in full swing — again — for the city of Holmes Beach. The city reopened to everyone Oct. 13 and has become an ...
Updates Hurricane Ian: Recovery continues, openings begin
Oct. 2 Update: Anna Maria Island’s beaches survived the impact of Hurricane Ian almost completely intact. Manatee County reported mid-day Oct. 2 that staff conducted before and after measurements of the beach along 25 sites and found essentially “zero loss” of sandy beach resource width or depth of beach from Hurricane Ian effects.
The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024
2 days ago · The Islander Newspaper E-Edition: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Facebook Twitter Subscribe. Welcome, Readers! FREE E-EDITION ACCESS for four weeks due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Enjoy the news. Here is this weeks e-Edition. Read on issuu.
Winners, winners in island municipalities - Anna Maria Islander
2 days ago · The Anna Maria mayor earns a $19,600 annual salary, while commissioners receive $4,800 a year. Both offices are two-year terms. Anna Maria had 831 registered voters as of Oct. 7, according to the election supervisor. The city electorate cast votes Nov. 5 at a new polling location, the Island Library in Holmes Beach.
State’s OPPAGA asks island cities for more, including dissolution
Mar 19, 2024 · Option 4 under Question 11 in the Dec. 15, 2023, Bradenton request states, “All three cities on Anna Maria Island are dissolved and the island becomes part of the unincorporated areas of Manatee County.”. Bradenton responded to OPPAGA’s information request with extensive documentation but did not provide narrative responses to questions ...
County orders mandatory evacuation ahead of Idalia
Idalia intensified Aug. 28 and an evacuation order was issued for Anna Maria Island. Manatee County declared a state of emergency Aug. 28 and public safety officials announced plans for evacuations, beginning with a mandatory level A evacuation — including all of Anna Maria Island — and a voluntary level B evacuation at 2 p.m., which was after The Islander went to press.
2 of 3 island governments meet 1st OPPAGA deadline
Dec 12, 2023 · Islander Photo: Ryan Paice. The first step in the state-ordered study into island consolidation has been completed. Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said Dec. 7 that the city was set to meet the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability’s Dec. 8 deadline for responding to its information request.
More claims of racism leveled at Anna Maria
Sep 24, 2024 · More claims of racism leveled at Anna Maria. A fifth former Anna Maria employee has come forward, alleging racially motivated mistreatment inside the walls of city hall. Candela Lemos, who worked for the city as a temporary employee October-December 2023, emailed The Islander Sept. 15, detailing her experiences with the city.
Milton piles on after Helene’s destruction - Anna Maria Islander
Oct 17, 2024 · Milton piles on after Helene’s destruction. Be the first to comment. Facebook Twitter Subscribe. Only a sign for the Rod & Reel Pier, 875 N. Shore Drive, Anna Maria, remainsof the structure Oct. 10 following Hurricane Milton. Islander Photo: …