About Town
The island-wide speed limit never tops 35 mph, so bicyclists sometimes move at too fast a pace for this town on a tiny, white-sand
sliver about 50 miles south of Tampa. Anna Maria, on the north end of the 7- by 2-mile island, holds 1,800 people on its quaint
seaside point. (The entire island has only 8,500 residents.)
There are no high-rise condos or greasy golden arches. Gulf Drive cuts down the center, and canals branch off from the interior,
creating a plethora of water-accessed homes. Instead of a car, it’s more likely you’ll use your bike, kayak, or flip-flops.
You know the nights are quiet when turtles choose your beach to lay their eggs.
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