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Friday, December 26, 2014

Ana Maria Island (Gulf Coast of Florida)


Ana Maria Island is a very small island right near Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida.  The beaches are beautiful, white sand and clear water - it's very pretty.  You can drive the entire island in less than an hour.  I had a nice day here.  There are a lot of old Florida homes and historic towns.


I have GOT to find a way to live here!


A great blue heron enjoying the day - like me!



He joined the other sunbathers!



Her seagulls were well-trained!


Beautiful egret



Beautiful view


A cool motel



Beautiful beach no matter where you stop on the island



This was an area right off of the Bradenton Bridge (hence Bridge Street).  There were cool shops and restaurants, as well as a pier with an incredible view of the bay.  It's a nice area to walk around and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather!




Nice shops


Cute - made from a coconut




More Bridge Street


This guy lives the good life!



Oooooh, I loved this little trailer park.  The trailers were so cute and old Floridaish.  It was such a well-kept park and right on the water.  



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