Anna Maria Island, Florida is the perfect place to relax and get away. People from all over the world come to tan on the white sandy beaches and splash in the crystal clear waters.
AMI is a 7 mile stretch of white sandy beaches; the beach that stretches around the north and south edges is actually 8 miles long.
It has a latitude of 27.513N and longitude -82.719W
Anna Maria Island was discovered by the Timucan and Caloosan American Indians. Later on is was discovered by the Spanish explorer Hernando Desoto.
At one time the only way to travel on and off the island was by boat.
In 1929 the first bridge was built to connect AMI to the mainland.
Anna Maria is a barrier island.
The beaches are white quartz sand.
You can find some of the most beautiful sea shells on the beaches of Anna Maria.
AMI has 5 Blue Wave Certified Beaches:
AMI Beach
Coquina Beach
Cortez Beach
Holmes Beach
Manatee Beach
Anna Maria has a free trolley service that travels up and down AMI in 20 minute intervals.
You can see some of the most beautiful sunsets from the beaches of Anna Maria Island.
For more information on vacation rental opportunities visit www.sunsandsurfrealty.com
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