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Bean Point - Anna Maria Island's Secret Serenity
Bean Point is a must stop spot on Anna Maria Island. It’s a local secret that provides the most breathtaking views of the sunset on a pristine beach. Bean Point vacation rentals are some of the best on the island. Named for George Emerson Bean, the first permanent resident of Anna Maria Island, Bean Point is located on a secl
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Neal Preserve - Located in Bradenton, Just off Anna Maria Island
Unlike most of the preserves in Manatee County, Neal Preserve does NOT ALLOW pets, and does NOT ALLOW bicycles on the tails. This preserve is specifically designed to be enjoyed on foot. Which isn’t a bad thing. In fact it makes Neal Preserve quite peaceful.
Open daily from sunrise to sunset, Neal Preserve is 120 acres of beautiful
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Anna Maria Island FALL weather
Grab your beach chairs, pack up a cooler and spend the day at the beach. It is eighty six degrees outside, it’s Anna Maria Island Fall weather and the average water temperature this time of year is eighty five, and the sugar sand beaches on Anna Maria Island have never been more beautiful. Pristine beaches as far as my eyes can see
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Coquina Bay Walk at Leffis Key Preserve
Bradenton Beach – Let’s take a stroll down the boardwalk through the mangroves along Sarasota Bay. The bay walk at Leffis key will not cost you a dime and has plenty of parking. Leffis key is located on the south end of Anna Maria Island on the bay side directly across from Coquina Beach.
Directions to Leffis Key
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