Anna Maria Island: See famous Florida beaches before and after Hurricane Helene hit
A week after Hurricane Helene's storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage.
Signs of destruction are everywhere, from beaches depleted of their famous crystal white sand to ruined streets , landmarks, businesses and homes.
But recovery efforts are underway.
The island is swarming with activity as recovery crews, emergency workers and locals pitch into a team effort to piece Anna Maria Island back together again.
Aerial and street views of Anna Maria Island show how Hurricane Helene changed everything — and how much work remains to restore the Gulf Coast slice of paradise.
Take a look.
Anna Maria Island before and after Hurricane Helene
Anna Maria Island from above, before Helene:
Anna Maria Island from above, post-Helene:
Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, before Helene:
Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, post-Helene:
The Intracoastal looking east from Bradenton Beach, before Helene:
The Intracoastal looking east from Bradenton Beach, post-Helene:
Bridge Street, before Helene:
Bridge Street, post-Helene:
