Anna Maria Island

The Cortez Bridge is a drawbridge that connects citizens to Anna Marie Island

Bridge Renovation Divides Manatee County

Adam Bakst

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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…

Science / Space

Mote Scientists Tag Two Whale Sharks Off Sarasota Coast

Nada Blassy

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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…

Environment

Scientists Urge Public to Report Whale Shark Sightings

Dinorah Prevost

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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…

Local / State

Historic Island Pier Damaged By Irma Will Be Razed

Associated Press

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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…