Anna Maria Island

An Artistic July 4th Celebration

Mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:35:37 +0000

What better way to celebrate summer’s biggest holiday than with art depicting the beaches of this beautiful island. Anna Maria Island is a picture-perfect place to spend holidays such as the July 4th weekend. It’s a wonderful family vacation spot, and therefore a great place for family reunions. Even a week before the July 4th weekend, [...] Related posts:

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Old Florida is Disappearing at Anna Maria Island

Mike — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:37:10 +0000

“Old Florida” is a term people love to use when describing a place that has not been taken over by the development trends of the day. It has been a favorite way to describe Anna Maria Island for many years. Related posts:

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How to Survive Hurricane Season on Anna Maria Island

Mike — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:42:51 +0000

There’s more to surviving hurricane season than knowing how and when to evacuate. Even in summers without any significant hurricanes coming near the island, I have noticed that hurricanes still interfere with life, and cause stress. Related posts:

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An Easy Plant for the Anna Maria Island Landscape

Mike — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:23:02 +0000

The large crinum lily, also called the spider lily, is a member of the amaryllis family and can grow quickly to at least five feet high. The large white or burgundy flowers are very delicate and fragrant. Related posts:

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Sea Grapes On Anna Maria Island Landscape

Mike — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:06:21 +0000

One plant that is not caught up in any controversy is the native sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera). The whimsical sea grape can be seen around Anna Maria Island in a wide range of sizes, from small shrubs, to hedges, to large trees. The most noticeable characteristic of this plant is the round leaves, which can approach ten inches across in diameter. The veins are often reddish. The shiny green leaves also turn red, and sometimes yellow, as they age. Related posts:

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Anna Maria Island Success Story: Galati Yacht Sales

Mike — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:05:00 +0000

In 1970, Michael Galati, Sr., and his wife, Anna Maria, moved to Anna Maria Island and founded Galati Yacht Sales. It was a family effort, based on hard work and a strong commitment to taking care of the customer before all else. They have built their family industry into a company with 12 dealership locations [...] Related posts:

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Kayaking on Anna Maria Island

Mike — Sat, 16 May 2009 17:25:03 +0000

The waters in and around Anna Maria Island are perfect for kayaking, and there are more and more people enjoying it. Inside Bimini Bay, the conditions are particularly peaceful. Beginners or those who don't know how to swim can feel very safe there. Surrounded by land, except for the channel out to Tampa Bay, the water is usually flat and it's very shallow. Related posts:

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Anna Maria Island City Pier

Mike — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:43:30 +0000

One of the most enchanting spots on Anna Maria Island is the old City Pier at the end of Pine Street in Anna Maria. The enchantment comes from the simplicity of the shoreline and the structure. It has not been “gussied up” as a tourist attraction, Related posts:

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Small Birds of Anna Maria Island

Mike — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:13:38 +0000

This spring we have noticed surprisingly large numbers of small birds in our yard and the nearby neighborhoods of Anna Maria Island. We become so used to the larger great blue herons, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, ibises and wood storks that the small birds have become of particular interest. Related posts:

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Friends of the Island Library

Mike — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:23:48 +0000

Anna Maria Island is a great place to make friends. There are so many interesting activities to share with others. One of the most satisfying is reading, and the Island Library in Holmes Beach, right next to City Hall and the Police, is a wonderful place to do it. As for the friendship that can [...] Related posts:

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