Excitement Builds as New Ferries ‘The Miss Anna Maria’ & ‘The Downtown Duchess’ Start Sea Trials in Bradenton Area

By Courtney Phelps | July 22, 2023

The Board of County Commissioners and Tourist Development Council members announced a new island ferry service sailing to the area. Partnered with Gulf Coast Water Taxi, the two new catamarans, Miss Anna Maria and The Downtown Duchess, will sail local waters as a vital step towards increasing accessible transportation. Because of the new vessels, there is no need to…

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