| This book is a love story and a tribute to this beautiful island paradise. In a time when urban development is so prevalent, Anna Maria Island exists today, much as it has for many years. With lots of shoreline, it boasts many natural mangrove stands, protected shore birds and beautiful beaches. It has become a unique Florida treasure. Visitors who come here to enjoy a short vacation, are bound to fall in love and return to Anna Maria Island. Some will return every year during the winter months. Many others will make Anna Maria Island their permanent retirement home. Please take this book with you as you ride around the island. Just like a dear local friend, it will help you to locate the various island locations you'll want to see. It will also let you take a peek at several spots you might otherwise miss. If you are a visitor to Anna Maria Island, I hope that this book will be a wonderful reminder of your good times here. If you are going back to a wintry clime, you can use it during cold spells to warm your heart until you return. If you are a permanent island resident, this book is a reminder of how blessed we are to live on this uniquely beautiful island. Gene Ciliberti, Holmes Beach |
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| Anna Maria Island |