It was a survivor, until Mother Nature whipped up just a bit more than it could handle. For decades, the Rod & Reel Pier and restaurant at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island withstood it all.

MANATEE -- Dockside restaurants on Anna Maria Island were forced to close on Sunday after powerful storms moved through Manatee County early Sunday morning. One restaurant had to remain closed through ...

This collection of stories explores the past and future of Anna Maria's iconic Rod & Reel Pier. The landmark pier's bar and restaurant, fishing and nature viewing opportunities were beloved by ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — The Rod N' Reel Pier restaurant on Anna Maria Island was swallowed by the Gulf of Mexico in the whipping winds of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall Wednesday night in Siesta Key ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla.-- Rod and Reed Pier, an iconic Anna Maria Island restaurant and fishing spot, is set to reopen on Saturday. Rod and Reed Pier to reopen Saturday Pier was closed after walkway ...

An Anna Maria Island landmark is preparing to reopen after Hurricane Milton. After being washed away, the restaurant is rebuilding on land instead of water. The owner asks locals to give the new ...