Beach Yoga on Anna Maria Island Florida

By Lauren Tjaden Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. ~Author Unknown Anna Maria Island is a feel-good kind of getaway. It’s relaxing. Laid back. Like a massage for your soul. Nestled at the southern mouth of Tampa Bay, the barrier island is a sweet slice of old-time…

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Romantic Reasons for a Getaway to Anna Maria Island

Scott and Collette Stohler Certain places arouse your romantic spirit; perhaps it’s a cotton candy sunset, a waterfront walk, or an unforgettable experience. We wanted to find a romantic respite where we could relax, unplug, and truly get away from it all. That’s why we flew down to Anna Maria…

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How to Do Florida: Family Fishing on Anna Maria Island

HOW TO DO FLORIDA How to Do Florida host Chad Crawford's son Chase and wife, Kristy, go sheepshead fishing at sunrise off Anna Maria Island. It's the kind of shared experience that bonds families and gives kids memories they'll keep for the rest of their lives…

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Palm Tree Villas on Anna Maria Island: Where Homey Meets Modern

By Dalia Colon Nothing against hotels, but I love homey travel accommodations. So when my friend Diana and I decided to go on a girls' getaway to Anna Maria Island last weekend, we booked a stay at Palm Tree Villas. Tucked away on a residential street, the property comprises six units, from…

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10 Things to Do on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria Island

By Vanessa Caceres On Anna Maria Island’s Pine Avenue, you’ll get an Old Florida feel. You can shop, eat, discover a little local history, take a snooze in colorful Adirondack chairs set up outside local businesses, and even fish and catch some waves—all within less than a mile. Pine Avenue…

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What to Do in Anna Maria Island FL & Why You Should Visit

By Bill Ward The pace noticeably slows on this Gulf retreat. Low-rise buildings, family-owned businesses. What to do in Anna Maria Island? Exhale. For the past 25 years, Peter Sokell and Graham Murrin have made an annual pilgrimage with their families from Devon, England, to tiny Anna Maria…

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