Plan a trip to Anna Maria Island and experience the quiet delights of this pristine Florida beach. Anna Maria Island is still ...

Meanwhile, Anna Maria Island, in Manatee County, was recognized for its beaches' Old Florida vibes and soft white sand. U.S. News specifically highlighted Coquina Beach and Manatee Public Beach's ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The sound of rolling waves nestles softly onto the sugar-white sand beaches. The water is turquoise and a consistent 80 degrees. A flock of pelicans fly by, low to the beach ...

Colorful chairs overlooking the beach on Santa Maria Island. The destination survived Hurricane Ian intact. Photo Credit: Bradenton Area Visitors Bureau Anna Maria Island, a seven-mile stretch of ...

After producing stories about best waterfront restaurants, favorite burgers, tastiest chicken wings, best Cuban sandwiches, as well as overall sandwiches, our USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining and ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, the Anna Maria City Pier has been a destination for residents and tourists, a scenic gathering spot in the center of town. The pier became a ...

Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the July 18 opening of Mello on the Beach, a modern, new beachfront retreat on Anna Maria Island on Florida’s gulf coast. Situated directly on the island’s ...

A week after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge swept ashore and devastated Anna Maria Island, the popular Southwest Florida tourist destination is still digging out of the wreckage. Signs of destruction ...

Looking for some weekend R&R? Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene swept through the island, government leaders closed the ...

Ladies in their summer beach costumes at the home of J.R. Wood in 1920s Manatee County Public Library Digital Collections One hundred years ago, the first bridge to Anna Maria Island was built, ...