Traffic on Anna Maria Island was a bit backed up Wednesday morning, not because of tourists, but because of a house.

Anna Maria Island rests off Florida’s Gulf Coast with a pace and personality all its own. This quiet barrier island is known ...

Emma’s Cottage was originally built in 1912. Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect a change in price--Emma's Cottage was originally listed for $3.2 million; the asking price is now ...

This quirky yet elegant Anna Maria cottage started life as the local post office back in 1935 and has recently had a complete renovation. Now it’s full of high end finishes and has more turquoise ...

The redevelopment of cottage properties is changing the face of once-quaint Anna Maria Island, and fast. The island off Manatee County has only four beach cottages for sale with less than 1,000 square ...

With memories still fresh of a state-mandated ban on short-term rentals in Manatee County this past spring, local short-term resort rental operators are fully aware of the COVID-19 pandemic threat.

Recognized for its abundance of activities, cuisine, creative repurposing of space and almost complete aversion to chain restaurants and hotels, Anna Maria Island was named one of 11 under-the-radar ...

As the temperature heads south, so do tourists. And when it comes to sunny retreats, nowhere offers as many options as Florida. Two communities, just 23 miles apart on the Gulf of Mexico, top many ...

In the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, the cover of a vintage brochure features a Victorian bathing beauty. “Anna Maria Beach, Florida’s Famous Year-Round Resort!” trumpets the headline, ...