There is no better place to watch the sunset then over the turquoise Gulf waters on Anna Maria Island.  Beautiful on its own, the Gulf sunset adds a splash of intrigue for visitors who enjoy watching for the green flash” – a fleeting trick of light that can sometimes be seen just as the sun dips below the horizon. A local island restaurant celebrates this neon wonder. The Sandbar Restaurant in the city of Anna Maria on the island’s north end celebrates the end of each day with a contest for their guests, as they sink their toes in the sand on the outdoor deck. A bottle of bubbly is enjoyed by the diner who guesses the correct time of the sun’s setting glow. For more information, please click here.