Tearing down to build back

Bradenton-based Quality Marine Construction pulls up to the damaged Anna Maria City Pier June 24 to begin demolition. The walkway will be rebuilt to the same specifications as the pier’s T-end, which remained standing after last fall’s hurricanes. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy

A QMC worker oversees demo work June 27. Islander Photo: Courtesy AM

Much of the pier’s damaged walkway had been demolished by QMC as of June 25. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson