Serving Holmes Beach
We visit properties near Manatee Public Beach, Marina Drive, Gulf Drive and the neighborhoods running toward the bay side of the island.
Housing includes beachfront homes, duplexes, canal homes and condo communities. Elevated homes and raised utility spaces are common on the island.
Holmes Beach is the middle of Anna Maria Island, with Gulf Drive running the length of the city and Marina Drive on the bay side. Many homes are raised for flood reasons, with air handlers and dryers placed in garages, ground-level utility rooms or on upper floors. Island rentals see frequent laundry loads, and an exterior vent cover that is salt-weathered or blocked is worth a look.
Manatee County has seen steady growth, and its neighborhoods now include everything from historic fishing villages to large new subdivisions.