Anne Morrow Lindberg wrote this message in “Gift From the Sea” ~ Island-precepts . . . Simplicity of living . . . Balance of physical, intellectual, and spiritual life. Work without pressure. Space for significance and beauty. Time for solitude and sharing. Closeness to nature to strengthen understanding and faith in the intermittency of life: life of the spirit, creative life, and the life of human relationships.” Whether you share a sunset with someone you love or in your own solitude all of the senses are aroused as you become one with nature. Watching the sun set on Anna Maria Island can bring such peace to your soul.  It is my pleasure to share this weeks best sunset with you!

     A special shout out to Pat and Paul from Maine who shared a sunset while visiting the Island on their 25th wedding anniversary. How happy they are!! Nice to meet you Billi who snapped away on her camera capturing an incredible sunset. You meet the nicest people here on Anna Maria! Enjoy the sunset~!

Written by Melinda Bordes ~ 941-705-0146 ~ I am here to assist you with any real estate needs on Anna Maria Island!

If you have ever watched the sunset on Anna Maria Island you will understand the hypnotic state everyone succumbs to as they gaze at the sun dropping gently into the Gulf of Mexico (or so it seems). The beaches on the Island have an ebb of sunset watchers  flowing onto the sand gazing at the sun as it disappears for another day turning day into night. It is one of the most populated “happenings” on Anna Maria by locals and visitors alike who are quickly turned into sunset worshipers. I will be recording sunsets weekly and sharing them with you so no matter where you go when you leave the Island you will still be able to catch one of our spectacular sunsets. Please share your comments because I know many of you have been seen catching a sunset on Anna Maria Island and who knows you just may show up as a silhouette at sunset!   

 Written by Melinda Bordes ~ 941-705-0146 ~ Allow me to assist you in buying the perfect home or condo on Anna Maria Island so you can witness our spectacular sunsets!                   

I could mention how the layers within our atmosphere redirects light….Roy G. Biv…ya da da ya ya ya WHATEVER!  Lets get to the good stuff - Pictures… See below for photographs that show the progression of a wonderful sunset shot in March of 2008 in Anna Maria City on Anna Maria Island.  (This is a warning….those who view the entire series of photos below will normally find their blood pressure lowered as well as a little lost time due to planning the next trip to Anna Maria!)

The week has been a bit colder than usual due to cloud cover.  We were rained out two days but the remaining sunsets made up for the two days lost so it was extremely difficult to choose the best sunset of the week.  There is something about sitting on the beach with your feet in the sand to see the artwork that will be created for the evening.  This week’s Sunset was taken in Anna Maria City very close to Pine Street and was taken on 3-23-08 - EASTER Sunday.