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Monday, February 18, 2019
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Re-entry tags needed to return after storms

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Tom Vaught
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May 30, 2018
Cortez Bridge blocked Hurricane Irma
Law enforcement limited entrance over the Cortez Bridge until it was determined that it safe for Island residents and visitors to return during Hurricane Irma in 2017. - Joe Hendricks | Sun

When a sizeable tropical storm hits near or on Anna Maria Island, authorities will order an evacuation, and if you are smart, you’ll leave.

It’s not the wind of a storm that does the most harm, it’s the flooding the storm brings. There’s a saying that goes, “You hide from the wind, and you run from the water.”

Waterline post-Irma
Flooding at Waterline in Holmes Beach was caused by heavy rains, not storm surge from Hurricane Irma. – Kristin Swain | Sun

After the storm leaves, local authorities and teams of FEMA authorized people will come in to clear the roads and make sure there are no live power lines or leaking natural gas pipes.

When they feel it is safe, they will allow home and business owners to return.

You will need a return tag before they will let you return.

Tags are available from all three cities on the Island at Anna Maria City Hall, Bradenton Beach City Hall and Holmes Beach Police Department. One tag per residence is issued, so if you leave with more than one vehicle, you’ll have to leave one on the mainland when you initially return.

Make sure you get your tag as soon as possible because there will be long lines as a storm approaches. Bring identification with you showing you live on the Island or own property here.

For more information, call Anna Maria at 941-708-6130, Bradenton Beach at 942-778-1005 or Holmes Beach at 941-708-5800.

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    • Front Page
      • Food, fun, fine at fishing festival

        Beaches to get new sand

        video

        FISH Preserve a dream come true

        County officials limited in regulating hunting

        County officials limited in regulating hunting

        Cortez will rock, swing, jump and jive during fest

        Cortez will rock, swing, jump and jive during fest

    • Community News
      • AllAnna MariaAnna Maria IslandBeach BeatBradenton BeachCenter of Anna Maria IslandChurchesCortezEgmont KeyFeatureHistoryHolmes BeachLongboat KeyManatee CountyObituariesPetsSchoolsTransportationWeatherWest Manatee Fire Rescue
        Cortez net camp tangled in lawsuits

        Cortez net camp tangled in lawsuits

        Mayor and former city employee discuss recent firing

        Mayor and former city employee discuss recent firing

        Charter review includes city manager discussion

        Charter review includes city manager discussion

        Bridge Street options discussed

        Bridge Street options discussed

    • Entertainment
      • AllArtBeach NutzBooksChurchesClassesClubsContestsDanceEventsFamily funFeatureFestivalsFoodFun in the SunHolidayLecturesMarketsMuseumsMusicParadesParks and naturePersonal DevelopmentSean MurphyTheater

        De Soto Memorial a haven for history, nature

        Historical society readies for busy season

        Historical society readies for busy season

        BEACH NUTZ

        Beach Nutz

        Vassar rocks The Center

        Vassar rocks The Center

    • Outdoors
      • AllBeachBirdsCoast LinesDolphinsEnvironmentFeatureFishingHuntingLifeLinesManateesNatives in BloomNesting NewsParksRed tideReel TimeSea turtlesTurtle TipsUnderwater
        Red Tide Report

        Red tide in air; water clear

        Reel Time New dimensions in trolling motors

        Reel Time: New dimensions in trolling motors

        County officials limited in regulating hunting

        County officials limited in regulating hunting

        Red tide stays away

    • Business
      • AllAnna Maria Island Chamber of CommerceCastles in the SandFeatureInsuranceReal estate | DevelopmentRestaurants | BarsRetailTourism
        Surf Shop reopens

        Surf Shop reopens

        Castles in the Sand

        Why is the housing market declining?

        Red tide down, tourism promotion up

        Red tide down, tourism promotion up

        Castles in the Sand

        Selling your home – it should show like a model

    • Sports
      • AllBaseballBasketballBowlingFeatureField hockeyFootballGolfPaddlingRunningSkateboardingSoccerSurfingVolleyballWrestling
        Football futures constructed by Moss Builders

        Football futures constructed by Moss Builders

        Island Charms takes the win

        Island Charms takes the win

        Adult gridiron action at the Center

        Adult gridiron action at the Center

        Center soccer Hayward Cup winners

        Hayward Cup winner is Sato Real Estate

    • Opinion
      • AllEditorialFeatureGuest columnLetter to the EditorPolitical cartoon

        Political cartoons

        Sun Person Murphy

        Dan Murphy is Sun’s Person of the Year

        Fair or foul?

        Awards

        Sun earns nine statewide awards

    • Photo
      • Robinson Preserve gallery

        De Soto National Memorial

        Cortez FISH Preserve gallery

        Mangrove

        Natives in Bloom gallery

        Perico Preserve gallery

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