Location
The Island of Anna Maria stretches seven and one-half miles from Tampa Bay south to Longboat Key Pass. Anna Maria Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Sound on the east and Sarasota Bay to the south.
Barefoot Charm
Anna Maria Island, one of the North America's most stunning islands, has a unique barefoot charm. "The beach is what Anna Maria is all about...It stretches virtually uninterrupted for the length of the island, a wide, white expanse of sugary sand punctuated by fingers of salt grass and sea oats and lapped by the Gulf of Mexico." says Ferne Arfin of the Los Angeles Times.
Unhurried Lifestyle
Anna Maria Island's charm lies in its congenial air of unhurried tropical living. Enjoy island resort living on Florida's most beautiful beaches, and just moments from many of the island's favorite spots. Within seven miles are championship golf courses and splendid shopping experiences right on the island. The three small cities on the Island have their own character -- from Anna Maria in the north, Holmes Beach in the center to Bradenton Beach in the south. All are populated with friendly, easy-going inhabitants.
Activities
Narrow winding streets are framed with lush tropical growth. A tasteful mix of dining experiences wine and dine you. Anglers of all ages fish from rustic, yet sturdy piers. Magnificent white sand beaches overlook the enchanting Gulf of Mexico. Jet skis skim over the waves while sailboats drift along the coast. Families picnic in bay or Gulf-front parks. Sea oats sway gently in the soft Gulf breeze. Bicyclists pedal around the Island, passing a mixture of contemporary and historic buildings. Endless activities are right outside your door.
Seasons
The Island has four distinctive seasons. In mid-October, the summer Caribbean trade winds are blocked by the first northern cold front. Temperatures drop to the 70's overnight, as does the humidity. Not far from the Dec. 22 winter solstice, strong cold fronts reach Southwest Florida. The days are mostly warm and sunny; nights call for sweaters and light jackets.
Weather
By spring, the dry, cloudless days reach temperatures in the 70's and 80's with cool, crisp evenings. Afternoons are punctuated by "sea breezes" from the Gulf which dwindle at sunset. The trade winds typically influence the climate by mid-May, daytime temperatures up around the 90 degree mark. Steady breezes and gentle rainstorms lend to comfortable and refreshing evenings. Another summer weather plus is watching an Anna Maria Island sunset with its colorful afterglow along the Gulf horizon. The annual average temperature is 74.8 degrees Fahrenheit and annual average rainfall is 55.67 inches.
We welcome you to island living at its best!