Anna Maria Island, Gulf Coast, Florida.
We found Anna Maria Island some 5 years ago and loved the feeling of warmth and belonging.
The island has 8 miles of beautiful white sandy beaches where parrots, pelicans, herons, osprey and other sea birds live in abundance.
Dolphins can often be spotted playing along the coastline and in the sheltered waters of Bimini Bay. Manatees can also be found in the sea and shallow waters of the canals mainly between April and October.
Fishing is excellent, whether from the bank of your canal or from the fishing piers and beach (a license is required at a small charge for fishing from the piers or beach).
Fishing and sightseeing boat trips are available from either Anna Maria or from the mainland. Boat hire, paragliding and watersports are also available.
There are excellent restaurants to suit all tastes on Anna Maria Island. Superb shopping malls and many fast food outlets can be found in nearby Bradenton and Sarasota including the popular St. Armands circle at Long Boat Key. There are excellent golf courses within 20 to 30 minutes drive.
Tampa, Tampa Airport and Busch Gardens theme park are just an hours drive and the Orlando attractions and Orlando Airport are two hours away.
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We hope your visit to Anna Maria Island will leave you with as many lovely memories as we enjoy.
