Anna Maria Island is the northernmost of a cluster of barrier islands that continue in a southerly direction along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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Anna Maria Island is a perfect way to experience the West Coast of Florida with her white sand beaches, Mediterranean style beachfront villas, superb seafood, and fun atmosphere. This island is the barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay and is located just 8 miles west of the city of Bradenton, connected by the Cortez and Manatee bridges. Comprised of three unique cities, Anna Maria City, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach, the island offers wonderful restaurants, shopping, and both gulf and bay front beaches. Anna Maria City is mainly residential, Holmes Beach is mostly residential and business oriented, and Bradenton Beach is known for being more tourism oriented. |
Visitors interested in the arts will be excited to know that Anna Maria Island and its surrounding areas support a very active art community. There are island galleries, the Village of the Arts in Bradenton, and great galleries in Sarasota, as well as, great music and museums to enjoy. Anna Maria Island is a great place to shop whether you are looking for boutiques, antiques, galleries, gift shops, or flea markets. Visit Bay View Plaza in Anna Maria or Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach for a unique mix of Florida chic. There are restaurants in the area to fit every dining need. Visitors will find seafood and sunset at the Sandbar, Floribbean cuisine and the Sun House Restaurant & Bar, French Gourmet at Ohlala, and ultra elegance at Beach Bistro. For great day trips, visitors should head to the Tampa Bay Area for Busch Gardens, Orlando for Disney World or Universal Studios, or even the east coast to tour the Kennedy Space Center. With such a great location, beautiful sandy beaches, and quaint towns to spend the day, Anna Maria Island makes an excellent Florida vacation. |
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