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Demographics
The city of Anna Maria Island, Florida has a population of 1,814. Anna Maria Island has a warm climate throughout the year. The average high temperature in August is 89 degrees, and the average high temperature in January is 68 degrees.

Anna Maria Island is in Manatee County on Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast. The city is located off the coast of Bradenton, just north of Sarasota and is also only about 40 minutes south of the Tampa Bay area.

Manatee County has been ranked as the 21st Best Place To Live In America by Money magazine. It was also ranked as the Second Best Mid-Sized City To Work From Home by PC World.

Anna Maria Island offers beautiful beaches and a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle. Yet the arts, culture, entertainment, and recreation of Sarasota and Tampa Bay are right next door. Its many sunny days make it an ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast. Manatee County includes over 150 miles of beautiful shoreline.

Recreation and Sports
Residents of Anna Maria Island enjoy many recreational activities. Swimming, snorkeling, beach walks, boating, shell collecting, bird watching, horseback riding, tennis, and golf are popular activities among residents. There are 25 top quality golf courses in the Anna Maria Island and Bradenton areas that appeal to every level of ability. The renowned Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton features lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Fishing enthusiasts can find plenty of enjoyment here. Residents can fish from the beach, piers, or local charter boats. The Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, and the Inter-coastal Waterway offer excellent marine fishing. A wealth of lakes and tributaries and the Manatee River provide endless possibilities for fresh water fishing. There are also several beautiful parks in the Anna Maria Island area, many of which include boat launch ramps.

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a spectacular site in nearby Sarasota. It contains 6,000 species of plants in the greenhouses and on the grounds, including 3,600 orchids and 2,700 bromeliads.

Art and Culture
There are a number of opportunities for Anna Maria Island residents to enjoy the fine arts. The Art League of Manatee County works to promote the arts in Bradenton and the surrounding communities. The Art League offers day and evening classes for students of all ages.

The Ringling Museum of Art is affiliated with Florida State University. Ringling is the largest museum/university complex in the nation. The Ringling campus includes an internationally recognized museum of Western European and American art. The FSU-Ringling Center for the Cultural Arts offers outstanding educational programs.

The Sarasota Opera House is considered a cornerstone of Sarasota's Theater Arts District. The Sarasota Ballet of Florida has achieved a dynamic standing among the arts organizations in the culturally rich Sarasota area. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall attracts many local, regional, national and international artists. Van Wezel includes a wide variety of more than 120 performances, including an impressive line-up of Broadway musicals.

Education
Education in the Manatee County Public School System is a top priority. In addition to traditional public schools, the county offers several charter school options. There are also a number of excellent private and parochial schools in the area that service preschool to 12th grade. Manatee County students enjoy extended educational opportunities through local organizations in nearby Sarasota, such as Mote Marine Laboratory, Selby Gardens, and the Ringling School of Art & Design.

There are several opportunities for higher education in the Anna Maria Island area. Manatee Community College offers Associates Degrees, as well as a number of certificates in technical fields. New College is an independent public honors college. It is the only Florida school selected for Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges. The Ringling School of Art & Design offers internationally renowned classes in the fine arts.

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