Anna Maria Island, sometimes called Anna Maria Key, is a barrier island on the coast of Manatee County, Florida, in the United States. Named after Anna Maria Ceravolo, it is bounded on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, on the south by Longboat Pass (which separates it from Longboat Key), on the east by Anna Maria Sound, and on the north by Tampa Bay. Anna Maria Island is approximately seven miles long north to south.
History
The best source of the history of Anna Maria Island can be found on the Anna Maria Island Historical Society Website. And, don't forget to check out the photo gallery!
More about Anna Maria Island can be found on the Chamber of Commerce website.