Anna Maria, Florida
City · Population 1,016 · #333 in Florida
About Anna Maria
Anna Maria is a small town in central Florida with an estimated population of 1,016.
Anna Maria holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,392 residents per square mile.
📰 Anna Maria News Today
- 55 Baby Turtles Found Dead on Florida Road. Experts Say Disorienting Residential Lights Are to Blame people.com · Aug 17
- This 7-Mile-Long Island Is Known For Beautiful Beaches, Lively Downtown Streets, And Old Florida Charm Southern Living · Jul 28
- 55 newborn turtles die along Florida beach after nearby lights lured them away from ocean water The Independent · Aug 15
- 55 Sea Turtle Hatchlings Found Dead On Anna Maria Island Patch · Aug 15
- Take a Trip to Anna Maria Island 417mag.com · Jan 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anna Maria Unique
- The only place in America named Anna Maria — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anna Maria
- Harry's Grill — american
- Ocean Star — sushi
- The Sandbar Restaurant — american
- The Waterfront — caribbean
- Turtle Shack — american
- City Pier
- Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe — breakfast
- North Shore Café (café)
- Poppo's Taqueria — mexican
- Rod & Reel — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Dan Murphy
Population (2024)1,016
Rank in state#333 of 411
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density1,392/sq mi
Coordinates27.5298, -82.7337