New rules at Anna Maria Island beach prevent digging huge holes in sand

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New rules at Anna Maria Island beach prevent digging huge holes in sand

ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County has new rules at the beach. An ordinance is aimed at preventing people from digging huge holes in the sand. Kristen Mazzarella with Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch says large holes present a danger to sea life. "The adult turtles can fall into large holes and sometimes they can't get out. They can roll over, get upside down and they can't get back up and they are trying to lay their nests, so that's pretty…

New rules at Anna Maria Island beach prevent digging huge holes in sand - The Suncoast News & Scoop

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