Manatee County officials say coastal restoration and beach protection projects planned for Anna Maria Island are moving ...

Manatee County Government announced that an Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after taking significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the island, ...

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 is the still-hidden jewel of the Sarasota, Florida area. This small barrier island is home to gorgeous, sugar-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, also known as the Gulf of America ...

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 ...

I'm not exactly 100 percent sure I should share this information, but right now is the perfect time to visit Anna Maria Island. The bridges leading to the island from Longboat Key and Bradenton's ...

Featuring several of the region's best beaches and a bunch of fun beach bars in addition to various other attractions, Anna Maria Island is one of Florida's great tourist destinations and, yes, ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County has new rules at the beach. An ordinance is aimed at preventing people from digging huge holes in the sand. Kristen Mazzarella with Anna Maria Island Turtle ...

About 25 miles north of Siesta Key – around an hour's drive – is Anna Maria Island, a barrier island off the coast of Bradenton overlooking Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Long a favorite among ...