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

An idyllic beach may seem like an ideal spot to play in the water, but this northern part of Anna Maria Island can be dangerous even for experienced swimmers.

The most photographed spot on Florida’s Anna Maria Island, if not second to photos of the sun setting over the Gulf of Mexico, may be the Old City Jail. The rough stone structure is graffitied with ...

On October 8, 2025, in Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA, @ErnieVanderwalt shared a mesmerizing video capturing the horizon during sunset. The video shows gentle waves lapping against the shore as ...

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 ...

An oceanfront estate on Florida's Gulf Coast that was previously seeking $12 million will now be sold to the highest bidder ...