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Fence Company: Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key

Manatee County fences & gates

Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key take more salt, wind and sun than anywhere else we work. We're 10 to 15 miles away in Bradenton, over the Manatee Avenue or Cortez bridge.

County
Manatee & Sarasota County line
From Bradenton
About 10 road miles · roughly 20 min without traffic
Permits
City of Anna Maria / City of Holmes Beach / City of Bradenton Beach / Town of Longboat Key
Popular here
Vinyl, Aluminum, Gates, Wood

Fencing in Anna Maria Island

Fence installation in Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key.

On a barrier island, the fence is in the salt spray every day. Bare steel rusts, untreated fasteners streak, and wood weathers fast, so material choice matters more here than anywhere else in the area. Wind off the Gulf also pushes hard on solid panels, which is worth thinking about before you put up a tall privacy fence on an exposed lot.

Many island homes are rentals with pools, so pool barriers come up often. Each island town has its own building department, and much of the island sits in coastal flood zones, which can add rules about what goes near the water.

Neighborhoods & areasAnna MariaHolmes BeachBradenton BeachPine AvenueBridge StreetBean PointLongboat Key (Manatee and Sarasota sides)

What we build here

Fences & gates for Anna Maria Island homes.

Vinyl fences in Anna Maria Island

Vinyl privacy and semi-privacy: no rot, no stain, and it rinses clean of salt.

Aluminum fences in Anna Maria Island

Ornamental aluminum pool fences and front-yard fences that keep the beach view open.

Gates in Anna Maria Island

Self-closing pool gates and matched walk gates for rentals and beach homes.

Wood fences in Anna Maria Island

Wood for a coastal-cottage look, with the understanding that it needs more upkeep in salt air.

We build every material here. Also see chain link fencing.

Permits & approvals

Fence permits in Anna Maria Island.

Each island town permits its own fences: the City of Anna Maria, the City of Holmes Beach, the City of Bradenton Beach and the Town of Longboat Key. Coastal flood-zone rules can apply on waterfront lots, so check with the town before you build.

  • Get HOA or community approval first, if your neighborhood requires it
  • Have your property survey handy so the fence lands on your side of the line
  • Contact Sunshine 811 (call 811) so underground utilities are marked before digging
Fence permits by county

Questions

Anna Maria Island fence questions.

Straight answers for Anna Maria Island homeowners. Don't see yours? Ask us in the quote form.

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What fence holds up best on Anna Maria Island?

Vinyl and powder-coated ornamental aluminum. Neither rusts or rots, and both rinse clean of salt. Wood can work, but expect more maintenance this close to the Gulf.

Does my vacation rental pool need a fence?

Florida's pool safety rules require a barrier for residential pools, and the details (height, gates, latches) are set by the Florida Building Code and enforced by your town. See our pool fence guide, then confirm with your town's building department.

Who permits fences on Longboat Key?

The Town of Longboat Key runs its own building department for the whole key, including the parts in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Will a solid privacy fence hold up to Gulf wind?

Solid panels catch more wind than open styles. Semi-privacy, shadowbox and aluminum let air through. If you want full privacy on an exposed lot, the posts and footings matter most, and that's what the Saltline standard is about: sturdy, overbuilt construction.

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