ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. -- The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms.

The damage Helene and Milton left behind you can still see today.

During the time shortly after the storms passed, The Center also became a symbol of community and inspiration.

What You Need To Know • The Center of Anna Maria Island turned into the community's recovery hub • Christopher Culhane is the center's Executive Director and said the yearlong efforts to get back to normal have been tough • The Center has been providing youth sports and other activities for the community which relied on it for hurricane relief

The Anna Maria Island community suffered major impacts twice however the place most residents consider a home base also beca

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