With average lodging costing $294 per night, Anna Maria Island ranked as Florida’s most expensive spring destination in a recent survey. Tiffany Tompkins [email protected] With lodging costing ...

The bone-white, sugary sand whistles underneath my bare feet as I walk along Bean Point, a secluded broad beach dotted with dunes and tucked away on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island. It’s 7:30 in ...

The city of Bradenton may become the latest Manatee County government to regulate short-term rental properties, following an example set by Anna Maria Island leaders several years ago. Pointing to the ...

If you’re planning a trip or simply looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered with the best things to do on this picturesque island. Anna Maria Island is known for its pristine white-sand ...

After producing stories about best waterfront restaurants, favorite burgers, tastiest chicken wings, best Cuban sandwiches, as well as overall sandwiches, our USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining and ...

Anna Maria Island, one of the most underrated beach towns in the U.S., is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and laid-back Old Florida charm. But tucked at the island's northern tip, ...

Anna Maria Island remains under a curfew with access limited to residents, business owners and first responders. Hurricane Helene ravaged Manatee County’s barrier island as it twisted through the Gulf ...