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continue our positive trends. While the rest of the country is experiencing a recession, Anna Maria Island seems to be bucking the trend. Thanks to the Convention Business Bureau of Manatee county, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the business leaders of Anna Maria Island we continue to present Anna Maria in the light it deserves. A simple, easy living, beach paradise and the rest of the world is finding this out, one visitor at a time.

The below video is of Mark Davis who runs Harrington House a phenomenal Direct Gulf Front Bed & Breakfast on Anna Maria Island. In fact, the only direct Gulf Front Bed & Breakfast on Anna Maria Island.

Take a look at the Anna Maria Island Video.

Hotel for Family

Anna Maria Island tourism is way up versus last year. Many companies are not seeing the dramatic increase in tourism but most do agree, this is probably the best year ever for vacation rental occupancy. Vacation rentals offer a phenomenal value for families. Instead of renting out several hotel rooms, families are finding that renting an Anna Maria Island house equipped with a kitchen offers fantastic value.

“I can rent a vacation home on Anna Maria Island, split it with another family and cook great meals on the barbecue, pool side. The savings in dining out and booking a home that sleeps both families paid for our airline tickets down to Anna Maria Island from Buffalo, NY said Mary.”

Many are taking advantage of Anna Maria Island for a more economic vacation this year. Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island is seeing a lot of travelers from Sarasota, Lakeland, Tampa, Orlando, and St. Pete this year.

Rick Catlin wrote a fantastic article in the Islander newspaper that uses several of our statistics at Island Real Estate vacation rentals. Read below for Anna Maria Island continuing to make its own headlines….

Island may set summer tourism record

by Rick Catlin. Islander Reporter
7/14/09

If advance reservations for Island accommodations mean anything, Anna Maria Island could easily be headed for a record-setting summer tourist season.

Following the Islandwide sellout of accommodations for the July 4 weekend, Island accommodation owners and managers are reporting advance reservations for July and August that are well ahead of last year’s numbers.

“It’s unbelievable,” said Larry Chatt, head of Island Real Estate’s vacation rental department.

Advance reservations for July are already up 60 percent from last year, while August reservations are 30 percent ahead of August 2008, he said.

“Reservations are through the roof,” Chatt said, observing that advance reservations for October, traditionally the start of the winter tourist season, are already up 85 percent from last year.

“The level of positive press nationwide that the Island has received this past year has been extremely helpful,” said Chatt. “More and more people are discovering the Island and saying, ‘That’s where I want to go.’”

A number of summer vacationers are going to Walt Disney World in Orlando, then bringing the family to the Island for rest and relaxation, Chatt said.

Another reason for the tourist upswing is value for money, said David Teitelbaum of the Tradewinds, Tortuga and Surfside motels in Bradenton Beach.

“People realize they can get the old Florida atmosphere at a great price on the Island. They’re not paying a fortune to get a two-bedroom unit with a kitchen for a week or two,” he said.

“Our bookings are far ahead of last year,” Teitelbaum said. “I predict we will have our best summer ever. The July 4 weekend was fantastic, a sell-out, and we’re getting a tremendous amount of calls for reservations in late July and August.”

And summer specials for a vacation rental are really helping tourism, added Chatt.

On Island Real Estate’s Web site, one of the most popular links is for available specials.

“People really do see that they can get value for money, particularly with a special offer,” he said.

For more of this article or other Anna Maria Island news visit the Islander Newspaper…

For more information on Anna Maria Island Vacation rentals or if you are in the arena for your little “peace” of paradise on Anna Maria Island visit my Anna Maria Island real estate investor specialist website.

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The exact address is 619 Rose, Anna Maria City, Anna Maria Island, Florida, 34217

Fantastic Anna Maria Pool

vacation rental has partial views of the Gulf of Mexico as well as our colorful sunsets. This newly remodeled luxury rental has a great location for the perfect Anna Marie Island Vacation.

Everything you could possibly require during an Anna Maria Island vacation has been provided for you in this elegant vacation beach home. Digital cable with surround sound, DVD, five-disk changer Compact Disk player with iPod dock, laptop with wireless Internet in the master bedroom. Board games are also provided for families that love to settle in at night for a relaxing or competitive night of fun. For the family chef, the kitchen is so well stocked you may never want to leave!

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There are so many Anna Maria island things to do you may need to extend your stay. You can stroll seven miles of flour soft sand beaches or just enjoy the sound of the Gulf of Mexico waves. One of the things you have to do is take a ride on the FREE Trolley to see all of Anna Maria’s hidden treasures. Come stay for a week and you will want to return again and again.

Please no smoking and no pets! This just in…large private pool just added Summer of 2009.

This wonderful Anna Maria city vacation rental is located right off the Bimini Bay! This private pool home has a wonderful floor plan and is intended for the active vacationer. The vacation rental home offers a Basketball hoop, Ping Pong Table, Bicycles, extra large Pool, Spa, and Boat Access using the boat dock at the rear of the cottage.

So, sit back and relax on the enormous outdoor second floor deck while you enjoy the sun, pool, and water views. The great room has an extra large kitchen that is sure to allow your family enjoy each others company without feeling cramped. Cool, white ceramic tiled floors and interior laundry room just off the kitchen will make you feel right at home. Kick back, relax and enjoy your Anna Maria Island “peace” of paradise. Enjoy your stay in this private pool/canal home away from home without all the stress of your busy and hectic life.

This 3 bed 2 bath property at 515 Bayview can accommodate up to (6) people; 1 King, 1 Queen and 2 Sleeper Sofas.

Please no smoking and no pets!

More pictures of 515 Bayview, Anna Maria City, Florida, 34216 are below:

3706 Gulf Drive Location

Only one house to the Gulf beach! This adorable Old Florida style Anna Maria Island vacation rental home is your perfect beach vacation location. Anna Maria Island inspired decor never lets you forget that you’re on one of Florida’s most beautiful islands! Light and bright, very clean and detailed down to the sea themed dishes.

Master Bedroom View

Hidden Cove is a fantastic condominium complex that Island Real Estate manages. The name “Hidden Cove” was well chosen. The entrance to the direct gulf front condo is hidden and can be difficult to find although not impossible. The Gulf Front condominium was designed to maximize Gulf views inside and out. Note: click on each picture for a virtual tour on each Hidden Cove vacation rental property Island Real Estate manages.

The interior design all flows towards the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchen is towards the back overlooking the dining and living areas. At the end of the living area are three floor to ceiling 12′+ high window/sliding doors. Look through the glass to see an amazing view of the sand and Gulf. A half bath is just behind the kitchen on the first floor. The second floor has two bedrooms with attached baths. The Master Bedroom boasts similar views as the living area and has a deck off sliders so that a night cocktail can be enjoyed outside on your private deck. Take in the stars or a full moon over the Gulf of Mexico.

Lastly the most important features of all, the outside areas. The pool is behind the condominium and offers a

Hidden Cove Pool

refreshing dip. There is tropical lush landscaping at the pool. At the front of condominium is a unique deck system that is accessible from the living area of the condo. Due to the openness of the deck system, sitting on the deck creates a more intimate experience with the beach. Don’t take our word for it, give the vacation rental specialists at Island Real Estate a call and book one of three Hidden Cove’s for yourself.

September through mid-January offer 30%+ discounts with the same balmy breezes and wonderful Gulf of Mexico. If you are searching for a place to hang you hat for a lifetime then visit Anna Maria Island’s property Specialist for more information on Anna Maria Real Estate.

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Gigantic Shared pool

Anna Maria Island vacation rental duplex accommodates up to ten people. This spacious duplex offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a shared pool to relax around after a long day at the beach! It is located in a very quiet Holmes Beach neighborhood on Anna Maria Island, but close to everything our island has to offer with a short two block walk to the beach. Plus, this is a pet friendly vacation rental up to 25 lbs.!

This wonderful Anna Maria Island vacation rental is currently open January – March for $1550 per week with discounted rates for January and early February. Rates are discounted up to 25% for multiple week stays. Call the great folks at Island Real Estate for more details. If this property does not suit your needs, visit Island’s website which provides real time accurate availability seven days per week, 24 hours per day.

Island Real Estate Vacation Rentals has plenty of Vacation rentals just a walk away to ensure if you do make the bayfest and stay until close you can walk home to ensure everyone in the party is safe. Just give them a call for some of the finest accommodations on Anna Maria Island, Florda.

Last but not least, 2008 Bayfest provided an event to further communicate the enormity of the Pine Avenue restoration project. The Pine Avenue project will redefine Pine Avenue to its glory days of the early 1900′s. With over 10 lots involved, a good portion of Pine Avenue will be changed to encompass an advantageous mixture of residential and retail boutique shops. Grab a dinner at the Sandbar or ice cream at two scoops and walk Pine avenue window shopping in any of the ample boutique shops to be added in the next 3-5 years. The size of the project is mind blowing and will redefine the city of Anna Maria. The Pine Avenue Restoration project will provide an old neighborhood feel we all yearn for and an added destination for Anna Maria Island for visitors to enjoy. Led by Mike Coleman, Ed Chiles and listed by Island Real Estate, the project is sure to succeed and provide a ton of walk around boutique shops on Anna Maria Island similar to St. Armand’s circle but further along Anna Maria Island’s old Florida tradition.