Anna Maria Island's Historic City Pier- Originally just a Pier, but now a well loved restaurant & attraction for locals & tourists!

(credit for this photo goes to Beach Hunter)

In 1893, George Emerson Bean settled what’s now known as Bean Point on Anna Maria Island. Charles Roser and George Emerson Bean partnered together in a business to develop roads and a water system to support the ever growing island. With the population increasing and tourism rising, the business built a pier at the end of Pine Avenue in 1911 to draw visitors in from Tampa and St. Petersburgh.  Spanning at around 757 feet in length, the pier was an excellent way for the steamers to drop off the daily fish catch, bringing new visitors, and taking them back to the mainland. George convinced his daughter to wear her bathing suit and welcome the visitors and also convinced his sister to act as a fortune teller drawing more and more interest to the attraction of the island. George also had a little souvenir shop built at the end of the pier; so, visitors could take a little piece of Anna Maria Island home with them. The pier is now known as the “Anna Maria Island Historic City Pier” and it’s been remodeled, updated, and now has a restaurant at the end of it serving locals and tourists alike with great food and a great view of the Skyway Bridge across the bay. Don’t forget to stop by and check it out on Pine Avenue.

(credit for this photo goes to The Islander)

Anna Maria Island is a great place to live. There are tons of gorgeous homes for sale in Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, and Anna Maria. Call me at 941-545-8877 schedule a tour to find the home of your dream. To experience the Anna Maria Life check out my site here. 

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Beautiful Real Estate Listing for Sale in Bradenton

 

Check out this cozy 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom in Perico Bay Club. Featuring a glass enclosed and tile floored lanai this home is the perfect real estate option for anyone looking to live close to Anna Maria Island and Bradenton. Another plus about this home is that it's close to the Robinson Preserve and Neil Preserve. Check out the full real estate listing for this beautiful condo that's for sell.  #AnnaMariaIsland   #PericoBayClub   #Bradento   #realestate  #condoforsale  

   1008 Ibis Court <Real Estate Listing>

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Check out this cozy, island getaway villa located in Perico Bay Club!!

Are you looking for a home for you and your family located between Anna Maria Island and Bradenton? Wouldn't you like to live in a gated community? Are you looking for a home that has just the right about of space for everything? 1008 Ibis Court is the perfect place for you! This comfy two bed and two bath villa has tons of features. Turn the tiled lanai into a nice hobby room or even a sun room. This slice of paradise has a gate at the entrance/exit of the community, an over-sized garage, and community amenities. Perico Bay Club holds numerous meetings, parties, and events. The community clubhouse has an Olympic size pool, tennis courts, and a nice mini library. Easily enjoy biking, walking, or kayaking at the closely located Robinson Preserve and Neil Preserve. You can also catch a ride on the free trolley to Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. Click the link below to see the full listing for 1008 Ibis Court or give us a call at 941-545-8877.

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