Anna Maria Island was among the areas hit the hardest by the storm with residents of Bradenton Beach still unable to access the area.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Sen. Rick Scott toured Anna Maria Island to evaluate the damage left behind from Hurricane Helene. Scott met with residents and other crews who were beginning their cleanup efforts. A look at the damage: Anna Maria Island residents lost ‘everything’ to Hurricane Helene

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - Thousands on Anna Maria Island are dealing with extreme damage of their property, personal items, vehicles, and boats, after Hurricane Helene’s wrath ripped through the coast.