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Anna Maria Island, is a barrier island on the coast of Manatee County, Florida, in the United States. It is bounded on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, on the south by Longboat Pass (which separates it from Longboat Key), on the east by Anna Maria Sound, and on the north by Tampa Bay. Anna Maria Island is approximately 7 miles (11 km) long north to south.

Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Anna Maria Island is between a tropical climate with a dry winter and a mild temperate climate that's fully humid with a hot summer.

Hurricanes

 * 2022- Hurricane Ian- The storm did damage to many nearby parts of Florida, but damage here was minimal.
 * 2021- Hurricane Elsa- There was flooding and storm surge in the area, but no serious damage or injuries.
 * 2017- Hurricane Irma- This caused damage, but not very severe. The city pier, a large attraction in the area, was destroyed and closed for three years to repair. This ended up costing 6.8 million dollars.
 * 2016- Hurricane Hermine- This storm caused severe flooding due to extensive rainfall and in turn, home damage.
 * 2004- Hurricane Frances and Jeanne- These two hurricanes happened within about a week of each other. The combined effects of these resulted in dune and beach erosion, but no major structural damage.

Education
The only school located in Anna Maria Island is Anna Maria Elementary School and it is in the Manatee school district. This is a public school in Manatee County that offers kindergarten to fifth grade classes. There are 203 students attending as of 2021.

There are no middle schools or high schools on the island, but there are a couple options still in Manatee County. There is Martha B. King Middle School in Bradenton, Florida. There is also Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida. There are also a few private schools in the area, but again, not on the island.

There are also no higher education options available, but off the island there is State College of Florida - SCF Bradenton. This is also in Manatee County.

Demographics
As of 2020 the United States Census Bureau reported the population at 1,092. The age range of majority of residents is 55-84 years old.