Anna Maria Island is a fun area with houses on stilts built along the gulf coast that give it a tropical, "old Florida" atmosphere. There are great public beaches, and the the sunsets are always breathtaking given the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico to the north and west.
The Pier at the north end of the island is a great place to explore and take a walk to get some fresh air. The Pier provides a nice view of the amazing Skyway Bridge to St. Petersburg. On any given day you can observe a wide selection of wildlife from dolphins and sting rays to diving birds and hermit crabs as big as your head ... all providing a true feeling of life in the ocean.
A Slice of Paradise......
