Paid parking considered on Anna Maria Island

Paid parking considered on Anna Maria Island

Manatee County is looking at the possibility of converting free beach access parking lots on Anna Maria Island into paid lots.“The CVB is evaluating paid parking for Anna Maria Island,” Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique said. “The main reason is we’re looking at ways to make parking more self-sufficient at the beach. The main cost that beaches create for us is one of providing general maintenance, so ensuring that the parking spots are cl…