Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is known for its broad beaches, like Manatee Beach Park. In the small resort city of Anna Maria, Pine Avenue is lined with shops, galleries and eateries.

Open Water Swimming

• Julie Madison completed a 16.8-mile circumnavigation swim around Anna Maria Island in 8 hours 30 minutes on 30 December 2021.

External links

• Julie Madison Completes Circumnavigation Swim Around Longboat Key
• Julie Madison Heads South and Turns To The Open Water, Making The Most Of It
• 17 miles, under 8 hours: Swimmer first to circumnavigate Anna Maria Island