Anna Maria Island

Old Florida is Disappearing at Anna Maria Island

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

“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.

Final Thoughts on the Anna Maria Island Bridge

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

For years, people arriving on Anna Maria Island via any of the bridges have had a wonderful close-up view of the water along the way. In fact, many of the island’s more laid-back residents and visitors express their welcoming of bridge openings, as opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. They don’t mind pausing [...]

The Bridge to Old Florida is Open Again

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Anna Maria Island seems to have survived the closure of one of its three bridges for 37 days. The maintenance and repair job was done faster than the projected 45-day project that had been planned. As islanders heave a sigh of relief, it is interesting to look back at the whole issue of bridges and [...]

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