Anna Maria Island
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| Anna Maria is my favorite island because I grew up in Bradenton and spent the best times of my life on this island and these beaches. I surfed here, walked the beaches, watched a thousand sunsets, and I still come here to really relax and recharge my batteries. While many things have changed since my childhood in the 60's and 70's, no high-rises have been built, and the trees and foliage are more verdant and beautiful than ever. The island has three cities: Anna Maria in the north, Bradenton Beach in the south, and Holmes Beach sandwiched in-between. |
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Anna Maria Island Beach Photos You just won't find better beaches anywhere in Florida than on Anna Maria Island. The beaches are white and powdery, the water is clean and shallow, there are lots of shells, and there are only a couple of low-rise condos on the beach in Holmes Beach. Most of the beaches are quiet residential beaches with friendly people of all ages.
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Anna Maria Island Accommodations If you are looking for accommodations on the island you will find something for everyone. There are homes both on and off the beach for rent, some small condos, and small motels. Anna Maria is the quietest and most residential area. Holmes beach is also mostly residential, but has a commercial district. Bradenton Beach is an eclectic mix of hotels, small condos, a few homes, and a small commercial district. Click to find out more about your choices for Anna Maria rentals.
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Photos of Anna Maria's Clear Waters I get a lot of email from people asking if Anna Maria has water as clear as Siesta Key. Here is the answer. On the Gulf Coast of Florida the water is at its clearest during the month of May. This is mainly because the weather is calm, there is little rain, and the water is not warm enough to encourage algae. Click on the photo to enlarge. Even more Anna Maria beach photos. |
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Photos contributed by visitors to BeachHunter Quite a few people email me asking for more information about various islands and beaches. Some of them send me photographs they took while on vacation here. Many of the photos are very good and I'm going to start posting some of them (with permission, of course). If you have some photos of your Florida beach vacation that you'd like to share, please email them to me along with a description of where and when the photo was taken. Click the photo to see more Anna Maria photos. |
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Fishermen will be happy on Anna Maria Island because anywhere you turn is an opportunity to cast a net or drop your line in the water. The island has two fishing piers in the bay and one in the Gulf, two deep-water passes, a rock jetty, and an excellent public boat launching facility with easy access to the Gulf. Fishing charter boats are also available. Click for Anna Maria Fishing info. |
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