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Welcome
to Anna Maria Homes.com! Your premier online
guide to Anna Maria Island,
Florida showcasing hundreds of exciting attractions throughout
the southern Gulf coast area of Florida
including the neighboring
communities of Sarasota, St
Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa Bay.
Anna
Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is a seven mile barrier island located in the southern
Gulf Coast area of Florida and is renowned for its white sand gulf beaches
and gin clear water. Anna
Maria is the northernmost of a string of barrier islands that extend in
a southerly direction to the Florida Keys. The
Island itself is surrounded
by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Tampa Bay to the north and Sarasota
Bay and Anna Maria Bay on its eastern shores.
Abundant
Wildlife
Fishing
abounds on Anna Maria Island. The
island offers three fishing piers: Anna Maria City Pier, Rod & Reel
Pier and Bradenton Beach. It is common for Bottlenose
dolphins to be seen both in the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf. The
endangered Manatee is often seen in and around Anna Maria Island in the
shallow coastal areas such as canals, rivers, springs and also in the
bay. These huge creatures are gentle and very slow moving. Manatees are
fully protected by Florida law and must be left alone and watched only
from a distance.
Anna Maria Island is a birdwatcher's paradise. There are thousands of
pelicians as well as ibis, egret, heron, gull, sandpiper, skimmer and
spoonbills.
White
Beaches & Glorious Sunsets
Anna
Maria Island is a
famous for its miles of white sandy beaches with stunning sunsets over
the Gulf of Mexico. Here visitors can find
world class angling, boating, surfing, golf, tennis as well as a rich
selection of exotic wildlife. In fact, the entire island of Anna Maria
is considered a wildlife sanctuary!
We
invite you to take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel
destinations
in the
Anna Maria Island area including
the historic towns of Anna
Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach as well as the neighboring towns
of Palmetto, Cortez and the cities of Sarasota and Tampa Bay .
Anna Maria Attractions
Anna Maria Island is
ideally located in southwest Florida and offers visitors a delightful
year round vacation destination. Anna
Maria Island is also close to well-known tourist attractions
including the Tampa Aquarium, Bush Gardens, Longboat Key Arts Center and
The Circus Galleries at the Ringling Museum.
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Florida
Kayaking
Kayaking on Florida's many lakes, rivers and oceans has become a very
popular activity for vacationers, family groups and solo paddlers. You
can rent kayaks daily, weekly or even by the hour at many locations. Your
skill level and degree of adventure will be your guide as to what type
of kayaking is right for you and your group.
Types of Kayaks
Ocean-
An ocean kayak is a sit-on kayak where you actually are sitting on top of the
kayak. These kayaks are used mainly to paddle in the ocean, and are very buoyant
because there is no interior space for water to be collected as there is in an
ocean and river kayak. They handle waves very well, and are ideal for the ocean
adventurous person.
Whitewater-A whitewater kayak is a small
kayak that is used for riding the rapids. The miniature kayak actually
accelerates through whitewater making rapids easier and fun. These kayaks
are also used for special tricks. Skilled professionals are able to actually
pop in and out of the water with the boats, as well as ride waterfalls.
It is easy to maneuver, and simple to flip this boat over, back above
the water, if you should tip.
River-A river kayak is
your typical kayak. These kayaks are ideal for paddling on rivers, lakes, and
ponds. Guided tours are often run with river kayaks because they are the easiest
to handle, and the most practical for recreational kayaking.
Try taking a Sea Kayaking Tour to take
advantage of Florida's playground! Sea kayaking tours are offered all over Florida
- from the ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and in the Florida
Keys & Everglades.
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Virtual
Slideshows!
Take a virtual tour of famous Florida landmarks and popular destinations
throughout the Sunshine State!
We invite you to enjoy our exclusive virtual slideshows and stunning color
photography of Florida's beautiful scenery. If you're visiting us from
the colder northern climates, sit back and enjoy the sun & surf !
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