MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A piece of Anna Maria Island history is now open to visitors after being closed since Hurricane Helene.

What You Need To Know • Belle Haven Historic Cottage opened Oct. 1 after being closed since Hurricane Helene • The Anna Maria Island Historical Society's volunteers worked to restore the artifacts and buildings • The society's president said it is applying for grants that could provide funding for upgrades to the Belle Haven Cottage to keep it in good condition

Earlier this month, the Anna Maria Island Historical Society reopened the “Belle Haven Historic Cottage.”

Being able to step into a world from the past is what Carolyn Orshak protects.

“We are so excited to have it open. It was a year in the making,” she said.

Orshak is the president of the Anna M

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