tl;dr
Anna Maria Island is great for shell collectors, especially for finding sand dollars.
Best spots to find sand dollars: Bean Point, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach, and Anna Maria City Beach.
Tips for finding sand dollars:
Know your tide chart – sand dollars are often found near the mean low water line.
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Coquina Public Beach is located in Bradenton Beach just south of Bridge Street and spans all the way to the Long Boat Key Bridge. Coquina Beach is a local’s favorite beach on Anna Maria Island. For activities, there is a paved walk/bike path the entire length of the beach, and multiple volleyball courts.
A gorgeous beach, be
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