Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America, as seen from Bungalow Beach Resort on Anna Maria Island, Fla. (Katherine ...

A month after Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry lost a temporary dock in Anna Maria, concepts of a new pier have surfaced.

Plan a trip to Anna Maria Island ... Florida homes, plying old-school souvenir shops and beach bars, and strolling along the pristine beaches' soft, powdery-white sand. Farther south, Bradenton ...

Such facilities and attractions are located across the bridge on Ana Maria Island and along the highway, inland towards Bradenton.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 50% of businesses have reopened, including restaurants, shops, and accommodations.

You probably don't need an excuse to spend a weekend day outdoors on Anna Maria Island this time of year. But in case you do, Bayfest is returning to the island this weekend. Bayfest is the ...