“Sand dunes and sea oats are the Island’s natural armor,” said Jennifer Hoffman, executive director of Keep Manatee Beautiful, in a news release. “They absorb wind, they block surf, they reduce ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — For 11-year-old Josie Law, a walk on the beach during her family's vacation to Anna Maria Island turned into an unexpected adventure — and if to be believed, ended with a ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — For 11-year-old Josie Law, a walk on the beach during her family's vacation to Anna Maria Island turned into an unexpected adventure — and if to be believed, ended with a ...

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 ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Sea turtle nesting season is in full swing, which means weekly updates from Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. The first nest was spotted in the first week of May ...

Sarasota reggae favorites Jah Movement are set to play several shows this week in Sarasota, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island. Jah Movement is led by singers Shantel Norman and Damie Caines, who ...

Where: Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on the west coast of Florida, about midway between Sarasota and Tampa. Where to stay: We spent one night at the Bali Hai Beach Resort in Holmes Beach ...

If you’re planning a trip or simply looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered with the best things to do on this picturesque island. Anna Maria Island is known for its pristine white ...

Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene swept through the island, government leaders closed the beaches.

Manatee County Government announced that an Anna Maria Island beach has reopened after taking significant damage from back-to-back hurricanes. When Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on the island ...