Mainsail Lodging & Development has announced the July 18 opening of Mello on the Beach, a modern, new beachfront retreat on Anna Ma | The eleven-unit vacation rental will bring retro vibe to Old ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND -- Once again, Anna Maria Island has made it on a TripAdvisor list. This time, the 7-mile barrier island has been named one of "30 rising vacation rental destinations in 2015." ...

Anna Maria Island is the still-hidden jewel of the Sarasota, Florida area. This small barrier island is home to gorgeous, sugar-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, also known as the Gulf of ...

California family moves to Anna Maria Island, buys and fixes up a small resort in Holmes Beach, documents it on Instagram and does a booming business.

Dozens of vacation rental property owners on Anna Maria Island are pushing to get their properties back online before Memorial Day weekend hits.

There are no major chain hotels; the majority of Anna Maria Island accommodations are small, and most are owner operated. Rentals are higher during peak season, January-April and June-July.

The Anna Maria Island Beach Café, directly on Holmes Beach, is known for its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar offers laid-back dining in the center of the Cortez ...