Anna Maria Island has always been known for its sugar-white coastline, emerald Gulf waters and relaxing vibe. Visitors from around the world are drawn to this quaint island community. It’s a vacation favorite for everyone from honeymooners to the young-at-heart, with many falling in love with this slice of paradise and deciding to call it “home.”
As you might expect, like many beach towns, Anna Maria’s housing prices are above the national median, generally ranging from the low $300’s to the millions. The area offers everything from condos to water-front mansions, and opportunities for those who are considering investment properties. If you are interested in Anna Maria properties, click here to browse the newest listings.
Schools & Education
If you are relocating your family, Anna Maria Island has an excellent elementary school—Anna Maria Elementary—an “A” rated school with an active Parent Teacher Organization. Anna Maria Island Community Center, also supports families with a mission to “empower and inspire people of all ages, especially our youth.” The center provides sports, arts, music, summer camps, after school care and much more to the island community and its residents. Middle school students attend Martha B. King Middle School, and high schoolers attend Manatee High School. Parents have dozens of private school options as well.
For higher education the area has exceptional options including: The State College of Florida, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, LeCom, East West College of Natural Medicine, Suncoast Technical College, Eckerd College, Keiser University and Everglades University.
Employment & Economy
Entrepreneurship is popular on Anna Maria Island, and this boutique community welcomes small businesses with open arms. For those who prefer traditional employment, the resort and tourism industry is strong here. For the top employers In Manatee County click here; for Sarasota top employers click here. To find listings of the Tampa Bay Region’s top employers, click here.
Things to Do in and around Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria’s scene is relaxed and serene, but never boring. Many residents enjoy their days discovering the town on their beach cruisers, stopping to chat with neighbors or grab some fresh seafood. Unique shops abound, and you can find anything from antiques and sporting goods to art and beach wear. For fresh seafood in the area, many make their way to the Cortez Fishing Village.
If you prefer to spend your day in nature, there’s kayaking, fishing, bird watching, boating, swimming, or simply strolling the beaches looking for shells. Sunsets on Anna Maria Island are sublime. Nature lovers love Manatee County, which boasts 33 parks, 12 preserves, and miles of beaches. Sarasota County parks are just a short drive away, providing more opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Are you a sports fan? Take in a ballgame during Spring Training with the Pirates in Bradenton or the Orioles in Sarasota.
There’s so much to do in and around Anna Maria Island! The area has a wide variety of attractions. Do you like marine life? Check out Mote Marine Laboratory. Prefer theatre? There’s Asolo Rep, West Coast Black Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. For ballet lovers, the Sarasota Ballet is sure to please, and for opera buffs, Sarasota Opera House boasts a newly renovated 1926 historic theatre with incredible acoustics. The Sarasota Symphony is an 80-member Orchestra that performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. If history and the arts interest you, check out John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This area is rich in cultural pursuits.
Anna Maria, FL Real Estate Services
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