The city of Anna Maria has set an “aggressive” timeline to reopen its City Pier thanks to $1.25 million in funding from state ...

The City Pier at Anna Maria Island was built in 1911, but damage from Hurricane Irma is forcing officials to tear it down to be rebuilt from scratch. By Associated Press.

ANNA MARIA. Rod and Reel Pier, a popular Anna Maria Island restaurant, hangout and fishing spot, is temporarily closed due to a partial collapse of the pier’s walkway.

Anna Maria’s Mayor, Dan Murphy, said the pier is an icon in itself and he can’t wait to see people back out enjoying it. “This pier is pretty much the center, the social center of the city ...

A massive 140-ton crane now dominates the skyscape where the Anna Maria Island City Pier once stood. To some it is beautiful. It means progress. Construction of the new pier is in full swing ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. -- The Anna Maria City Pier is an iconic structure for Manatee County. The structure was damaged during Hurricane Irma and now officials are deciding how to rebuild. At least $1.5 ...

We rolled onto Anna Maria Island in May just before sunup. Through the passenger's side window, I saw a cacophony of mom-and-pop motels and restaurants that made me flash back to road trips with ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — 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 ...