TAMPA, Fla. — Southern Living released its list of best beach towns in the South last week. Two Tampa-area beaches made the cut. Anna Maria Island came in at No. 11 out of 50, while Siesta Key came in ...
Meanwhile, Anna Maria Island, in Manatee County, was recognized for its beaches' Old Florida vibes and soft white sand. U.S. News specifically highlighted Coquina Beach and Manatee Public Beach's ...
About 25 miles north of Siesta Key – around an hour's drive – is Anna Maria Island, a barrier island off the coast of Bradenton overlooking Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Long a favorite among ...