Why you'd want to live in Holmes Beach
Located on Anna Maria Island off the Gulf Coast of Florida, Holmes Beach is a small, friendly yet charming Old Florida town, with a wonderful all year climate and beautiful sunsets. With a population in the region of 5,000 residents – a blend of permanent and seasonal, Holmes Beach is the largest of three island communities on Anna Maria Island. Bordered to the north by the City of Anna Maria and to the south by the city of Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach boasts three miles of gorgeous white, sandy beaches and an endless amount of turquoise water. via annamaria.com