What is so special about Anna Maria Island?

Aside from being the home of my dear friends Julie and Sally and their shop, Rudy's, the best breakfast and lunch spot around, Anna Maria Island is best known for it's sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and quaint business districts. It is a vacation favorite among local, national and international travelers. You can not only watch the sunrise overlooking Tampa Bay but also watch a picture-perfect Florida sunset to long remember on the Gulf of Mexico without ever having to leave the island. The Gulf beaches fill up around sunset and everyone watches the sun drop into the water. It is a beautiful sight and I'll be posting pictures in the coming days of some of the sunsets. Stay tuned!