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“No swim” signs have been placed around Bean Point Beach following the drowning death of a 20-year-old on Aug. 31. Within the last month, there have been three drownings near Bean Point – two on Aug.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla (SNN) — A popular stretch of Anna Maria Island is now officially off limits to swimmers after two recent deaths and a number of other close calls. City leaders say the move is ...

Anna Maria Island, one of the most underrated beach towns in the U.S., is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back Old Florida charm. But tucked at the island's northern tip, ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, the Anna Maria City Pier has been a destination for residents and tourists, a scenic gathering spot in the center of town. The pier became a ...

After a man drowned off a popular Anna Maria Island beach over the Labor Day weekend, city officials are speeding up plans to ban swimming in the area. The death of 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel is the ...