Preserving the landscape and architecture of the past, Anna Maria Island resisted building high-rises like beaches to the ...

forcing the temporary or permanent closure of beloved restaurants, resorts, and shops across Sarasota and Manatee counties' popular barrier islands. From iconic dining destinations such as Rod & Reel ...

Anna Maria Island is connected with the mainland via Cortez Bridge to the south and Manatee Bridge to the north. Free parking is widely available, including in the multi-storey car park in the centre ...