Vacation

Anna Maria Island is our special place for vacationing on the beach while I am in Florida. These are our top 10 reasons why we like vacationing at Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island.

1. The Beaches. The sand is soft and white on Anna Maria Island. The beaches are kept cleaned of any naturally occuring debris on a regular basis by the city. The beaches are usually under populated by tourists, even on weekends and holidays.

5 free things to do while you are in Florida. To avoid draining your pocketbook, do as the locals do and enjoy some of Florida's free attractions. Some "freebies" include the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, admission is free on Mondays. Visit the Manatee Viewing Center in Tampa to see manatees winter home.