. Once a best-kept secret among Floridians, Anna Maria Island has always been known for its sugar-white beach coastline, emerald, green and blue Gulf waters and quaint business districts. Today, it is known as a vacation favorite among local, national and international traveler.
What is a little-known fact about Anna Maria Island?
Anna Maria Island's northern portions are the oldest and the island continues to expand to south. Some southern portions of the island are less than 200 years old. Bean Point named for settler: Anna Maria Island's first beach travelers arrived near the end of the 19th century.