Florida has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island might just be the coastal paradise you’ve been dreaming about all these years.

At the island’s northern tip sits the town of Anna Maria proper, the crown jewel of this barrier island sanctuary that has somehow managed to keep the modern world at arm’s length while the rest of ...

Last summer, I stood barefoot on Anna Maria Island, waiting for what locals swore was the best coconut shrimp in Florida.

On October 8, 2025, in Anna Maria Island, Florida, USA, @ErnieVanderwalt shared a mesmerizing video capturing the horizon during sunset. The video shows gentle waves lapping against the shore as ...

Many seasonal residents and locals on Anna Maria Island love the ease of getting around by golf cart. But figuring out the rules can feel confusing. No one wants the stress of wondering if their cart ...

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Three people have died in drowning incidents at Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island in the last month. The city is considering a permanent ban on swimming in the dangerous area. Bean Point is ...

City officials plan permanent swimming ban at Bean Point after recent drowning. Bean Point currents pose risks due to Gulf-Bay convergence and steep drop-offs. Deputies patrol beach to warn tourists; ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla (SNN) — A popular stretch of Anna Maria Island is now officially off limits to swimmers after two recent deaths and a number of other close calls. City leaders say the move is ...

After a man drowned off a popular Anna Maria Island beach over the Labor Day weekend, city officials are speeding up plans to ban swimming in the area. The death of 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel is the ...

Anna Maria Island, FL, September 5, 2025: Authorities have confirmed that the body recovered offshore Monday belongs to 20-year-old Abhigyan Patel, an aviation student from Lakeland, Florida, who went ...

ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Benjamin Tuffley of Keystone Heights, near Gainesville, was much more than just a husband and father. His family said he inspired them to live boldly and without fear. They're ...