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 ...

Citing the sugary sand beaches, a popular avenue for dining and shopping as well as a historic pier, Travel + Leisure magazine recently named Anna Maria Island one of “The Most Charming Small Towns in ...

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 ...

Is there a destination you hope to get to as part of your bucket list? For some, it may be Paris, Rome or London, but for others across America and beyond, it’s the sandy shores of Coquina Beach in ...

Plan a trip to Anna Maria Island and experience the quiet delights of this pristine Florida beach. Anna Maria Island is still recovering from damage sustained during Hurricanes Milton and Helene in ...

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 ...

Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, in the Big Bend area, Sept. 26, 2024, as a Category 4 storm. When is 2024 Atlantic hurricane season? June 1 to Nov. 30, with the busiest months ...