Thursday, February 7, 2013

Anna Maria Island

2-7-2013 Bruce and I traveled route 64 from Zolpha Springs, to Anna Maria Island. Bruce and I AGREE that it may be about the prettiest place we have ever visited. There is a restaurant that we enjoy that is right on the beach, 'The Sandbar'.

Anna Maria Island is a quaint barrier island nestled in the Gulf of Mexico Beautiful turquoise waters and white sandy beaches are the main attraction. It is a place where "old " Florida charm can be found, flip flops are a way of life and the speed limit never exceeds 35 mph. high rise condos and fast food restaurants are pleasantly absent from the pristine "get away from it all" island. the accomodations and restaurants offer something for everyone. From quaint cottages by the sea to deluxe suites, from million-dollar villas to rustic cottages to own. One visit to Anna Maria Island and you will be calling it "my island in the sun".

Going over, we had three traffic slow downs due to road construction.


























Our trusty GPS took us right back to the Sandbar Restaurant. It was as memorable as before!! It is a beautiful view to watch as you have excellent food. i chose a grilled salmon steak with cole slaw and green beans. Bruce had fish and chips.

We made two more stops on the island before we left. We LOVE the sand and water!!










a stop as we left the island...








oh by the way, we had to have dessert. We stopped at the O'Brien Family Farms and had a strawberry shortcake. Sush a great day we have had!!!





The traffic was so slow that I was able to take pictures of the orange groves along the way.



 
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