Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the July 18 opening of Mello on the Beach, a modern, new beachfront retreat on Anna Maria Island on Florida’s gulf coast. Situated directly on the island’s ...

There's no shortage of charming, laid-back places to stay on or near Anna Maria Island on Florida's Gulf Coast, whether your looking for a waterfront resort or a beachy cottage. Here are just a few of ...

It was one of those “just-by-chance” meetings that turned into a love affair. Ashley and Dino Petrone and their four children, ranging in ages from 13 to 1, came to Anna Maria Island in February 2021 ...

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 ...

Beachfront vacations just got a little groovier with the opening of Mello on the Beach. A remodel of a former hotel, it’s located on Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island, and it caught our attention with ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Spring break season has arrived, and it is drawing tourists to various beaches across the state of Florida, including local beaches in the Tampa Bay area that still recovering from ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Florida – For more than 100 years, the Anna Maria City Pier has been a destination for residents and tourists, a scenic gathering spot in the center of town. The pier became a ...

Plan a trip to Anna Maria Island and experience the quiet delights of this pristine Florida beach. Anna Maria Island is still ...