Anna Maria

Anna Maria Island is the northernmost of a string of barrier islands that extends in a southerly direction. Located on the West Coast of Florida, about 35 miles south of Tampa, Anna Maria Island is the barrier between the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. Almost 8 miles of white-sandy beaches are stretching along the Gulf coastline southwards to Longboat Key Pass. 

Old Florida Idyll

Lush sub-tropical vegetation surrounds the beautiful homes on the key. Those homes are barely visible. When you hear the island birds, you feel the peace and security of times gone by. It is so relaxing on Anna Maria Island that you want to stay forever. 

Yes, Anna Maria has resisted changing over the years. On this laid-back island, you will still experience the “old Florida” feeling. But on Anna Maria, you need to learn to spend your days with the simple things in life again: fishing, shelling, or swimming, relaxing. Reading a good book in the shade of a palm tree while the fronds are swaying in the balmy air will also be one of your tasks. There is an extensive canal network throughout the island that is hardly visible – but many homes have their deep water dock, and many homes offer spectacular bay views as well.  Anna Maria Island, the first in a string of beautiful island communities, is easily accessible by automobile via two bridges (Manatee and Cortez Bridge) from the mainland. Two main airports, Sarasota International and Tampa International are also only a ” stone’s throw” away. So, you can live like Robinson Crusoe if you wish, but within minutes you can dive into the action.  Click links below to visit each barrier Island: 

Longboat Key|Lido Key|Bird Key|Siesta Key|Casey Key|Manasota Key|Palm Island| Gasparilla Island