523 SOUTH DRIVE

Bring your boat and enjoy! This cozy canal front 4 bedroom 2 bath home is in a nice, quiet and convenient location close to the bay and only a 5 minute bike ride to the beautiful pearl sands of Anna Maria Island Beach. Also within a 5 minute or less bike ride are the following: Anna Maria City Pier, The Shops on Pine, The Top-Rated Waterfront Restaurant, The Center of Anna Maria Island, Ocean Star Restaurant, The Porch Restaurant, The Sandbar Restaurant, Bayfront Park, The Donut Experiment, Harry's Grill, Ginny & Jane E's Cafe, and much more!! It's only a 10 minute walk to Pine Avenue where you can watch Movies in The Park on Tuesdays (seasonal) and buy fresh local produce at The Farmer's Market (seasonal). Further down Pine are restaurants and shops such as The Olive Oil Outpost where you can sample cheese and browse their wine selection. You can stop in Dips Ice Cream, located in front of the General Store, for a delicious waffle cone. Or if you want a waffle for breakfast, check out The Waffle Press. Stroll to the end of the City Pier where you'll find fish tacos, burgers, cold beer and more along with live music. While there you will also soon be able to visit the Mote Marine Learning Center. And when you just feel like enjoying the beautiful Florida sunshine without leaving your vacation property, this home offers a nice private pool as well as upper and ground level outdoor seating and eating areas...all with a canal view.