ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — A man in his early 20s was bitten in the lower leg by a shark near Bean Point on the north end of Anna Maria Island on Sunday, according to the West Manatee Fire Rescue ...

The historic Anna Maria City Pier provides spectacular views and fishing opportunities, while Bean Point Beach at the island’s northern tip offers a more secluded experience away from the crowds. For ...

Yet, unlike so many other parts of Florida, Anna Maria has resisted the frenzy of urban development. Over the years, the island has welcomed fishermen, a few adventurers, artist families, and sea ...

Aerial view of Anna Maria Island - Anna Maria Island, Florida ... There’s multiple beaches to choose from – for a tranquil setting, try Bean Point Beach at the island’s northern tip, ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, ... At Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island, where the Gulf of Mexico meets Tampa Bay. Susan Glaser, Cleveland.com.

Anna Maria Island is ranked #4 out of 12 things to do in ... The beaches on the northern end of the island, including Bean Point Beach and North Holmes ... #18 in Best Places to Visit in Florida.

Siesta Key Beach and Anna Maria Island are home to the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Beaches in Florida, according to a new list by U.S. News & World Report. To come up with the rankings, the U.S. News ...

The bone-white, sugary sand whistles underneath my bare feet as I walk along Bean Point, a secluded broad beach dotted with dunes and tucked away on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island. It’s 7 ...