Relax on the lanai, sip your morning coffee or freshly squeezed citrus juice. The sea breeze is scented with jasmine and frangipani. Fresh air and the sounds of the surf will lower your blood pressure and make you glad to be alive! Anna Maria Island Coquina Tropics is a second-floor, 2br/2ba condo in the seashell-pink Coquina Moorings development, which takes its namesake from Florida’s Coquina saltwater clams, noted for their brilliantly colored and patterned shells. Coquina shells are often described as exquisite, butterfly-shaped “beach gems.” This condo development, with an ideal location at the narrow, southern end of the island, is indeed a beach gem, offering amenities, access to water recreation, scenic panoramas of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Intracoastal Waterways, as well and some of the most vibrant, enchanting sunset and sunrise views on the Island! There are tranquil water views in every direction. Watch dolphins swim in the turquoise gulf, as fuschia, violet, and golden hues paint the sky. The best amenity of this condo is beautiful Coquina Beach, which is directly across the street. (Literally twenty steps to feel warm sand on your toes!) Coquina Beach has gorgeous, sugar-fine, white sand beside the Caribbean blue Gulf of Mexico. The beach has picnic tables, a concession stand, and a walking trail shaded by mature Australian pines. Additional condo complex amenities include a heated swimming pool overlooking the bay, a poolside grill, picnic area, grassy common spaces, as well as bayside boat dock for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The condo complex has beautiful, mature tropical landscaping, fragrant flowers, and palm trees. This freshly updated, sparkling clean, 2br/2ba condo has tile floors, coastal decor in hues of blue and white, luxury appliances, a new designer kitchen, formal dining, laundry, WiFi, and sleeps 6 with a King in the primary suite and two queens in the guest bedroom. Balconies and a large, screened-in lanai off the living room add space and plenty of natural light. This condo is close to Coquina Baywalk at Leffis Key, a pristine nature preserve with a hilly vantage point for a breathtaking 360-degree view of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Charming shops and dining at the recently renovated Bradenton City Pier are all just a short distance away. More cosmopolitan lifestyle options are available with a short drive to the mainland via Cortez Road. Shopping, fine dining, and nightlife venues, as well several golf courses can be found in this direction. All of these local amenities are conveniently accessible via the island’s free trolley service which has stops near Coquina Moorings. Perfect for snowbirds, couples, families, small groups of friends, or fishing/golf/boating/beach enthusiasts, Coquina Tropics is the ideal island getaway. Living: This bright, spacious, open-design living room has tile floors, a coastal-style area rug, ratan-style sofas, and oversize armchairs, nicely arranged around a coffee table, and entertainment center with SmartTV. There’s cable TV, a DVD player, a selection of DVDs, and plenty of family-friendly games! Sliding glass doors that open out to the large lanai-balcony, allow for plenty of natural light in this elegant yet beachy living space. Kitchen/Dining: The open-concept design of the kitchen/living/dining area makes for easy entertaining. The brand new chef’s kitchen has plentiful, stylish white cabinets, sleek white quartz countertops, a large peninsula with breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances including a fridge/freezer, an electric range and oven, microwave, dishwasher, large farmhouse-style stainless sink, coffee maker and toaster oven. This fully-equipped kitchen has cookware, pots, pans, baking sheets, wine glasses, mugs, utensils, cheese board, service for 6, as well as chef’s caliber sharp cutlery in a designated drawer. The sleek kitchen peninsula boasts a white quartz-top breakfast bar with upholstered, sky-blue, soda-fountain-style stool seating four. This vibrant breakfast bar seating makes the kitchen space much more dynamic, social, and fun! The kitchen flows into a dining area with a beautiful tropical ceiling fan with natural palm blades, which circulates fresh air throughout the main living space. The formal dining table is located here. This white, rattan-style table with a glass top and four upholstered chairs, enhances the coastal ambiance of the kitchen/dining space. You may also choose to dine outside, on the covered lanai, just off the kitchen/living area, especially if you wish to enjoy a dramatic ocean sunset while dining! This kitchen/lanai dining area offers a wrought iron dining table with seating for four. Bedrooms & Baths: This stylish condominium has two bedrooms, and two bathrooms, and sleeps 6 guests. Beds have luxury mattresses and sumptuous linens. There are bath towel sets, hairdryers, and toiletries in each bathroom. The primary bedroom has a King size bed, elegant matching nightstands and reading lamps, a large bureau, full-size mirror, and a wall-mounted smartTV. Sliding glass doors from the Primary bedroom opens out to the tranquil, private balcony/covered lanai with a sitting area and dazzling water views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Just the spot to sip your morning coffee or fresh-squeezed citrus juice! The Primary bedroom has a large ensuite bathroom with a double-sink vanity, well-lit mirror, and custom-tiled walk-in shower. Bedroom #2 (guest bedroom) has two twin beds, a closet and bureau, and access to a hallway full bathroom with a single-sink vanity and tub/shower combo. This guest bedroom also has a screened-in balcony with a small sitting area and views of the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico. There is also a queen sleeper sofa in the den. There’s a laundry area with washer and dryer. Bedroom Overview: Primary Bedroom #1: King Bed (sleeps 2) Ensuite bath Bedroom #2: 2 Twin beds (sleeps 4) Hallway full bath Den: One queen sleeper sofa. Outdoor Amenities: Outdoor amenities are a highlight of this Beach Palace! The lower/under-building level features a garage with parking space for two cars. You’ll find extra supplies like beach chairs, coolers and pool floats, and plenty of kid’s beach toys in the garage storage area. There’s a lush yard/common area, poolside patio with palms, fragrant flowers, tropical landscaping, a heated swimming pool, poolside grille, and picnic area. Relax poolside after a hot day at the beach. Grill fresh-caught seafood, steaks, or portabellas! Add tropical flavor with grilled pineapple, a dash of mango or citrus, or homemade guacamole. Serve a gourmet meal alfresco while kids splash in the pool and adults savor the sunset. The large, covered lanai off the main floor kitchen/living area has an alfresco dining table with seating for four or more. Balconies off the bedrooms also offer refreshing sitting areas, coastal breezes, and sunset views that Anna Maria is so famous for! Neighborhood: The combination of a tropical setting, beach location, luxurious amenities plus cosmopolitan convenience is the essence of this home. Park your car and explore the small, charming, historic island by foot, bicycle, golf cart, or trolley. Walk to restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and grocery markets. Nearby are boat rentals, and sunset cruises, as well as jet ski, bike, paddleboard, scooter, and kayak rentals. There is plenty to do here. The restaurants are great! Want to explore the Island? Everything on the Island is accessible via the free air-conditioned trolley running every twenty minutes, or by free jitney services. Historic Bridge Street, with its restaurants, bars and grilles, live music, shops, and historic pier, is a 20-minute walk from the home. Don't want to drive on a night out on the town? Free jitney services will take you to and fro day or night. They work for tips. For those who want to fish. Anna Maria Island is known as one of the best fishing locations in Florida. There are fishing piers and party fishing boats down the street. Serious about catching fish? Consider chartering a private fishing boat from one of the Island’s licensed captains (it is often said they know where the fish are!). Like to shop? World-famous St. Armand's Circle and Sarasota are minutes away. Prime Outlets (130 designer and brand-name outlet stores) is nearby, but not too close to threaten your vacation budget! Have kids, or just want to act like one? Busch Gardens in Tampa is about an hour away, and Disney World is a 2-hour ride door-to-door. Anna Maria Island condo rentals is committed to providing our guests with a deeper and richer island experience. To deliver that experience we’ve partnered with a local company that offers all our guests discounts on concierge services, tours, activities, adventures, golf cart rentals, bike rentals, scooter rentals, segway rentals, scoot coupe rentals, jet ski rentals, boat rentals, kayak rentals fishing charters, beach equipment, baby equipment, airport shuttles, grocery delivery and much more. Simply tell them you are guests of Anna Maria Condo Rentals and all discounts will be applied to anything you desire. When your booking is complete you will receive the link to book enhanced vacation experiences. This seven-mile barrier island is Florida’s best-kept secret. There’s a saying here; “when you're on Anna Maria Island, you don’t go to the beach… because on Anna Maria Island, you’re already at the beach.” The Island in the Sun is Florida’s best-kept secret. With Gulf temperatures averaging 84 degrees and 360 days of sunshine per year the surrounding waters of AMI are known as “the nursery” because of the large number of dolphins that raise their young here. With the island’s laid-back charm and leisurely unhurried living, speed limits are restricted to 25 mph - 35 mph throughout most of the island. This tropical paradise also offers free trolley service for both tourists and residents. The beaches of Anna Maria flaunt the prettiest seashells in Florida. Anna Maria is also a top US location for rare seashells. Once you arrive at this waterfront island estate, you’ll agree, the home itself is a rare treasure! Be sure to visit Anna Maria City Pier! Built in the early 1900s, this 700-foot-long pier provides a great vantage point for watching sunrises and sunsets, bird watching, and dolphin watching, and provides views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You can also fish off this pier. Bring your boat, bring your fishing gear to cast a line off the pier, or rent a boat to get out on deep water and fish. Bridge Street Pier, located on the southern end of the island in Bradenton Beach, honors the past while still embracing the future with its ‘Old Florida’ charm mixed with new restaurants, shops, galleries, and more.Enjoy the architecture and charm of Historic Green Village. Most of the restored buildings now run on solar panels and other modern energy-saving methods. The island, surrounded by water and interlaced with canals, is host to many amazing sea creatures - among them are Loggerhead Turtles, Manatees, and dolphins. Loggerhead turtles are a protected species and we have the Turtle Watch - a group of wonderful folks who search the beaches for nests and protect those nests until the eggs hatch (it is illegal for anyone to tamper with the nests). Manatees are also protected here in Florida - they are commonly seen in the summer when they leave their winter warm waters and migrate south. Unique Benefits Spacious 2br/2ba second-floor condo w/ den, lanai, alfresco dining, balconies, water views from every window; sunrise & sunset views! (Eastern Intracoastal/western Bay/Gulf) New chef’s kitchen w/ peninsula. King primary w/ ensuite. Laundry. WiFi. Heated pool, poolside grill, bayside boat dock, covered parking (2 cars.) Across from Coquina Beach. (20 steps to the beach!) Near Baywalk at Leffis Key nature preserve. Short drive via Cortez Rd; mainland shopping/golf. Free island trolley. Sleeps 6.