Anna Maria Island Demographics and Population, Access and Trasportation, Seasonal Weather and Contact Information...
Location and Access to Anna Maria Island
The Gulf Island of Anna Maria is located in Manatee County, Florida.
- Located 40 miles south of Tampa and seven miles west of Bradenton.
- Accessible by SR 64, over the Manatee Avenue Bridge and SR 684 over the Cortez Bridge or a third bridge offers access from Longboat Key to the Island.
- Anna Maria Island stretches seven and one-half miles from Tampa Bay south to Longboat Key Pass.
- Anna Maria Island is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the west, Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Sound on the east and Sarasota Bay to the south.
Anna Maria Island's charm lies in its congenial air of unhurried tropical living. The three small cities on the Island have their own character -- from Anna Maria in the north, Holmes Beach in the center to Bradenton Beach in the south.
- All are populated with friendly, easy-going inhabitants.
- Narrow winding streets are framed with lush tropical growth.
- Anglers of all ages fish from rustic, yet sturdy piers.
- Magnificent white sand beaches overlook the enchanting Gulf of Mexico.
- Jet skis skim over the waves while sailboats drift along the coast.
- Families picnic in bay or Gulf-front parks.
- Sea oats sway gently in the soft Gulf breeze.
- Bicyclists pedal around the Island, passing a mixture of contemporary and historic buildings.
Anna Maria Island Seasonal Weather
Anna Maria Island has four distinctive seasons.
- In mid-October, the summer Caribbean trade winds are blocked by the first northern cold front.
- Temperatures drop to the 70's overnight, as does the humidity.
- Not far from the Dec. 22 winter solstice, strong cold fronts reach Southwest Florida.
- The days are mostly warm and sunny; nights call for sweaters and light jackets.
By spring, the dry, cloudless days reach temperatures in the 70's and 80's with cool, crisp evenings.
- Afternoons are punctuated by "sea breezes" from the Gulf which dwindle at sunset.
- The trade winds typically influence the climate by mid-May, daytime temperatures up around the 90 degree mark.
- Steady breezes and gentle rainstorms lend to comfortable and refreshing evenings.
- Another summer weather plus is watching an Anna Maria Island sunset with its colorful afterglow along the Gulf horizon.
- The annual average temperature is 74.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average rainfall is 55.67 inches.
Anna Maria Island Population Demographics
- Population Anna Maria City - 1814
- Holmes Beach - 4978
- Bradenton Beach - 1654
Fire Protection on Anna Maria Island
- Anna Maria Fire District with stations in Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Cortez
Police Protection on Anna Maria Island
- Anna Maria - Manatee County Sheriff's Department
- Holmes Beach Police Department
- Bradenton Beach Police Department
Anna Maria Island Area Hospitals
- Manatee Memorial, Bradenton - 512 beds 746-5111
- HCA.L.W. Blake Hospital, Bradenton - 343 beds 792-6611
City Government Offices
- Anna Maria, 10005 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria - 941-708-6130
- Holmes Beach, 5901 Marine Drive, Holmes Beach - 941-708-5800
- Bradenton Beach, 107 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach - 941-778-1005
Establishing Residency
Buy Property, Pay property/real estate taxes, Register to vote, obtain vehicle tags, obtain driver's licence, obtain Declaration of Domicle.
Anna Maria Island Newspapers
- Bradenton Herald (748-0411)
- The Bradenton Shopping Guide (748-4344)
- The Islander Bystander (778-7978)
- Longboat Observer (383-5509)
- Anna Maria Island Sun (778-3986)
- Manatee Herald Tribune (742-6100)
Anna Maria Island Schools and Education
Grades 6 - 12 are transported to the appropriate county schools below
- Anna Maria Elementary School, Holmes Beach - Grades Kindergarten-5th grade call 708-5525.
- Island Middle School 778-5200
- Manatee County has 58 schools, private and public
- Bradenton Academy 792-7838
- Manatee Area Vocational Technical Center 751-7900
- Manatee Community College 755-1511
Anna Maria Island Transportation and Access
- Manatee County Area Transit operates trolleys throughout the island.
- Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is accessed by major airlines and three commuter lines.
- Highways - Off I-75 (3 exits) - Main East and west artery - SR 64 or Manatee Avenue - Ellenton Via 301 - Bradenton SR 70.
Financial Institutions on Anna Maria Island
- Bank of America (778-4566)
- Coast Bank of Florida (792-5900)
- Communtiy Bank (756-0099)
- First National Bank of Manatee (778-4900)
- Wachovia (795-3100)
Churches on Anna Maria Island
- Episcopal Church of the Annunciation (778-1638)
- First Church of Christ, Scientist (778-4266)
- Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (778-1813)
- Harvey Memorial Church (753-1543)
- Island Baptist Church (778-0719)
- Roser Memorial Church (778-0414)
- St. Bernard Catholic Church (778-4769)
Further Information and Contact Numbers can be found on our Anna Maria Island Community Links page.
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