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Located between the Gulf of Mexico and mainland Florida, Anna Maria Island is a seven-mile-long barrier island lined with beautiful white sandy beaches. Fishing is a popular pastime on the island, and the seafood here is excellent.
Visitors can also enjoy other water activities like kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and whale watching. The entire island is a bird sanctuary, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Sea turtles nest on the beaches between the months of May and October, and it's also not uncommon for visitors to spot bottlenose dolphins and manatees.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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