Anna Maria Island


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Anna Maria Island City Pier Turns 100

Monday, March 21st, 2011 |

City of Anna Maria is throwing a party to mark the 100-year birthday of the much-loved City Pier. As soon as the festivities are over, an extensive face-lift operation will transform the waterfront and pier entrance in a way that is intended to make the pier even more accessible and attractive to tourists than it is in its current simple state.

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

Thursday, February 10th, 2011 |

Cortez is full of extremely picturesque cottages where real life still goes on. In many parts of the country, these kinds of communities have become sterile tourist attractions, no longer authentic but Cortez still works hard to maintain its traditions and meaningful activities, and the population still works in the local fishing industry.

Bayfest 2010 Anna Maria Island

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 |

Bayfest returns for 2010 in Anna Maria. The always popular event will be held October 15th, 5pm to 10pm and 16th, 10am to 10pm at Pine Ave in Anna Maria City, at the north end of Anna Maria Island.

Anna Maria Island Unlikely to be Affected by Oil Spill

Friday, July 16th, 2010 |

Many islanders are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent computer model used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted only a very low probability of oil or tar balls from the Deepwater Horizon reaching Anna Maria Island.

Anna Maria Island Beach Update: Still No Oil Here

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 |

The oil from BP’s drilling disaster is still spewing almost 400 miles to the northwest of Anna Maria Island, but it still has not reached our beautiful white beaches.

Oil Spill Meeting at Anna Maria Island Community Center

Friday, June 18th, 2010 |

The pristine beauty of Anna Maria Island’s beautiful clean white-sand beaches is something that thousands of local people and visitors care very much about. Although the oil spill occurred almost 400 miles from our beaches, and although there is no oil near our shores, it is worth being prepared to act in case the oil comes our way.

Cruising Tropical Seas

Sunday, May 9th, 2010 |

The other day we were cruising in a very stiff breeze. Gusts registered at 30 knots. We managed to eat our delicious Cuban sandwiches prepared by the ‘Havana Cabana’. The water was such brilliant turquoise. I wondered what caused the color of tropical seas.

Income Tax Preparation Help

Thursday, March 11th, 2010 |

Online efile tax preparation is still a chore even with tax preparation assistance from a CPA. We spend a lot of time filling out our accountant’s worksheets which organize the material to be entered into his tax preparation software.

Celebrating Christmas Island Style

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 |

Most islanders will say there was no Christmas boat parade on Anna Maria Island this year. But we had our own impromptu parade, when several friends decorated their boats with lights and invited us to take a slow cruise around Bimini Bay and out into the Gulf, to the Anna Maria Island City Pier.

Bishop Planetarium Attracts Islanders and Visitors

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 |

Bishop Planetarium is an exciting and educational attraction for Anna Maria Islanders and visitors alike.

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