Anna Maria, Florida

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official_name = Anna Maria, Florida
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government_type = Weak Mayor-Commission
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leader_name =Fran Barford
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leader_name1 =John Quam
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timezone = Eastern (EST)
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latd = 27 |latm = 31 |lats = 49 |latNS = N
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postal_code = 34216
area_code = 941
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Anna Maria, is a city in Manatee County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,814 at the 2000 census. According to the 2005 U.S. Census Bureau's estimates, the city grew slightly to 1,867. [ [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2005-04-12.csv US Census] ] The city occupies the northern part of Anna Maria Island and is one of three municipalities on the island. The others are Holmes Beach in the center and Bradenton Beach on the south.

History

tocleftIn 1892, George Emerson Bean homesteaded the north 160 acres of Anna Maria Island. After his death in 1898, the land went to his son, George Wilhelm Bean, who partnered with Charles Roser, a wealthy real estate developer from St. Petersburg, to form the Anna Maria Beach Company to develop the area. [ [http://www.cityofannamaria.com/321648.html City of Anna Maria] ]

On September 10, 2006, an earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Mexico which was felt on the beach but caused no damage.

Geography

Anna Maria is located at coor dms|27|31|49|N|82|44|4|W (27.530214, -82.734370).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (21.21%) is water.

Name Origin

"Ponce de Leon was said to have named the island for the queen of Charles II of Spain, the sponsor of his expedition. Pronunciation is often disputed: most prefer "Anna Mar-EE-a," but many old-timers say "Anna Mar-EYE-a." [ [http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/facts/reports/names/index.cfm#A Florida state facts] ]

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,814 people, 897 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The population density was 897.9/km² (2,338.3/mi²). There were 1,538 housing units at an average density of 761.3/km² (1,982.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.33% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

There were 897 households out of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.46.

In the city the population was spread out with 12.5% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 14.9% from 25 to 44, 36.2% from 45 to 64, and 33.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,341, and the median income for a family was $51,628. Males had a median income of $40,125 versus $24,934 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,767. About 10.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

ee also

* Anna Maria Island
* Bradenton Beach, Florida
* Holmes Beach, Florida

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofannamaria.com/ City of Anna Maria official website]
* [http://www.cityofannamaria.com/321648.html Early History of City of Anna Maria from official website]
* [http://www.islander.org/ Local News for the City of Anna Maria]
* [http://home.comcast.net/%7eharrington.james/anna_maria_island/anna_maria_island_florida_birds_wildlife_2.html Anna Maria Island Photographs with commentary]