ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Anna Maria Island is located to the South of Tampa and to the North of Sarasota on the South West coast of Florida. Anna Maria Island is West of Bradenton not to be confused with Bradenton Beach. Access to the island is over three draw bridges. State Route 64 otherwise known as Manatee Avenue is the most Northern route to Anna Maria Island directly West from Bradenton. The middle route which also requires crossing a draw bridge is across State Route 684 otherwise known as Cortez Road and travels West-East to Bradenton. Finally the most Southern access point to Anna Maria Island is from Longboat Key a barrier island to the South of Anna Maria Island along Gulf Drive or State route 789. Anna Maria Island is well known for its laid back nature and low density of properties. The island is made up of vacationers and a strong contingency of year round permanent residence with a strong population of snow birds that stay 6 months out of the year. Anna Maria Island is best known for it's flour..

Also known as: Beautiful

Primary location: Holmes Beach United States