Anna Maria Island, Florida

Welcome to
Island Living

Sandpiper Resort Co-Op is a resident-owned 55+ waterfront community on the shores of Anna Maria Island. With a private marina, heated pool, and genuine island lifestyle, this is home the way it was meant to be.

166
Units
14
Marina Slips
1858
Est.
55+
Community
Sandpiper Resort marina and bayside area with colorful Adirondack chairs on Anna Maria Island
Sandpiper Resort Co-Op residents gathered at the marina on Anna Maria Island

A Community Built on
Shared Vision

In 2003, 120 residents came together to raise $5 million and purchase the land beneath their homes, forming one of Florida's most successful resident-owned cooperatives. What began as a trailer park in 1939 on land first settled in 1858 is today a thriving waterfront community.

Managed by Tracy Moon and governed by its own residents, Sandpiper Resort stands as proof that community ownership works. Over 20 years strong and counting.

Resident-Owned 20+ Years Strong Bay & Gulf Access Anna Maria Island
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Island Living at Its Finest

From our private marina to the heated pool, every day at Sandpiper Resort feels like a vacation.

Private Marina

14-slip state-of-the-art marina with expansive docks and kayak launch on the bay.

Heated Pool

In-ground heated swimming pool open year-round for laps or leisure.

Shuffleboard

Classic shuffleboard courts for friendly competition any day of the week.

Pickleball

Dedicated pickleball court for one of the fastest-growing sports in America.

Community Room

Bingo, coffee hours, potluck dinners, dances, and community gatherings year-round.

Waterfront Fire Pit

Gather at the water's edge for evening bonfires and stunning bay sunsets.

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Find Your Place in Paradise

Browse available rentals and homes for sale at Sandpiper Resort Co-Op.

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More Than a Home,
It's a Way of Life

From morning yoga on the bay to evening bonfires at sunset, Sandpiper Resort is where neighbors become family.

120
Shareholders
46
Homeowners
20+
Years as Co-Op
10
Acres Waterfront
"Historically, resident-owned communities typically don't make it past the first three years. Sandpiper has been thriving for over twenty."

-- Tracy Moon, Property Manager

Common Questions

Yes, Sandpiper Resort Co-Op is a 55+ community. At least one resident in each unit must be 55 years of age or older.
Per our bylaws, the minimum rental period is 30 days. Short-term vacation rentals are not permitted.
Sandpiper Resort is a resident-owned cooperative. Shareholders own shares in the co-op corporation, which owns the land. Major decisions, including any potential sale of the property, require a two-thirds supermajority vote of all members. This means no outside entity can unilaterally purchase the park.
Sandpiper Resort Co-Op is not a pet-friendly community. Pets are not permitted on the property.
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The Heart of Anna Maria Island

Located on Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach, between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Minutes from beaches, restaurants, and the free Anna Maria Island Trolley.

3 min
Walk to Gulf Beach
Free
Island Trolley Service
30 min
To SRQ Airport

Ready to Call the Island Home?

Whether you're looking to rent, buy, or just learn more about life at Sandpiper Resort, we'd love to hear from you.