Anna Maria Island

Shelling on Florida Gulf Coast

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

The shells that usually wash ashore on the beaches of Anna Maria Island include spiny jewelboxes, which are white with spikes protruding. They look like bivalves, but are, in fact gastropods. Another fairly common gastropod shell is the lettered olive,

Is the Sun About to Shine on Island Real Estate?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

It has been a difficult few years for anyone wanting to sell a home on Anna Maria Island. Having been part of Florida’s spectacular growth, prices on island homes had risen tremendously since the 1990’s, and therefore were subject to the same kind of fall that all popular markets experienced starting a little over three [...]

Friends of the Island Library

Friday, April 24th, 2009

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 [...]

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