ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - An area off of Anna Maria Island known as 'Bean Point' is now a 'No Swim Zone.'

What we know:

The City of Anna Maria Island made the decision following the drowning of 20-year-old Abhigynan Patel last weekend.

For years, locals have known to avoid the area because of the dangerous currents that are there.

Mayor Mark Short and the city want to send a strong message to visitors and tourists to keep them safe.

On Anna Maria Island, Bean Point has drawn locals and visitors alike for decades.

Those who are regulars know better than to get into the water there.

"I know this area here is really not an area to get into the water because of the high currents and rip tides and all that stuff," said Debi Pickler a frequent visitor to AMI.

You could see how strong t

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