Efforts to protect nesting shorebirds on Anna Maria Island have begun, with the AMITWSBM conducting surveys and urging beachgoers to respect nesting areas.

Shorebird nesting season has begun at Coquina Beach, with black skimmers among the species returning to the area. Black skimmers are considered threatened by the state of Florida and are protected.

Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort is excited to announce a new beachside amenity designed to enhance the guest experience: ...

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. — The Center of Anna Maria Island became the central hub for recovery in a community battered by back-to-back storms. The damage Helene and Milton left behind, you can still ...

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Between dreamy beaches, untamed nature and fascinating museums, Florida’s west coast reveals another side of the Sunshine State, far from Miami’s bustle.

These neighboring beaches have enjoyed a long tenure as the Yellowhammer State's most beloved vacation spot. Stretching across 32 miles of white sand abutting blue-green waters, the region lives up to ...

The South is home to some of the prettiest stretches of shoreline in the country. With charming downtowns, fresh-caught fare, and plenty of ways to get out on the water, each of the South's best beach ...

It’s about that time, Tampa Bay. Spring break is upon us, which means you’ll either be steering clear of the region’s major attractions for a bit or embracing the chaos that this part of the year can ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WWSB) - A decade-long tradition on Anna Maria Island has once again been put on pause. The Privateers’ Island Christmas Parade scheduled for this Saturday has been canceled.

As passengers board the Miss Anna Maria, a 49-passenger open-air catamaran, they’re greeted by a take-it-easy playlist of The Beach Boys and Van Morrison as the boat pulls away from the Bradenton ...