Dig your toes in the sand, feel the sun on your face, and breathe in the fresh sea air. This is your invitation to forget the clock. You're on island time now.
Escape the Everyday
Anna Maria Island really is something special: Seven miles of award-winning Gulf-front beaches, charming boutiques and eateries, and some of the best turtle watching anywhere on the Gulf Coast.
Ideally situated on the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Longboat Key has been named one of North America’s top islands by Conde Nast Traveler’s readers.
The people of Pine Avenue take sustainability seriously. The whole village--including its shops and boutiques, restaurants, and even historic buildings--is powered by solar and geothermal energy.
Paddle board or kayak the Intracoastal. Hang ten on horseback. Fly on jets of water. This mile-long stretch of land cutting across Palma Sola Bay is synonimous for adrenaline-raising fun.
