The Florida of days gone by, for all the days to come...
Bicycles, kayaks and flip flops are favored modes of transportation. Quaint shopping and dining districts invite you to stroll among historic landmarks, eclectic cafes, boutiques, art galleries, ice cream and antique shops.
A best kept secret among Florida families, the charming seaside village of Anna Maria Island is that rare, low-key beach community where high-rise buildings are taboo and a cherished Old Florida ambiance still prevails.
Renowned for its locally owned dining options, island cuisine includes funky burger joints, cutting-edge bistros, and grouper sandwiches in local “institutions” like the beachfront Sandbar restaurant, where locals and tourists have gathered for generations to dine on fresh-caught seafood and toast the sunsets.