About Your Host
Ann Wilson
In 1992 both of my sons were in college. I was living with my widowed brother while finishing research for my MA. I wanted to live on the beach for a few months before returning north to work. Thus Sonny (my brother) and I (Sis) were driving along Gulf Blvd. after looking at a rental in Redington. I saw a real estate office and told him to “turn in here” . Since he was my brother not my husband he turned into Imperial real estate. This was the beginning of a continuing love affair with my “Shack on the Sand”
Since that day, I finished my Master's, the boys graduated from college, my brother passed, I retired from my career as a speech and language pathologist. I have no grandchildren. I have written a book of ideas for language development for children to age 7. I was a storyteller and presented workshops in 6 states about blending storytelling and language development. I once had the opportunity to story tell in Ireland. Now I have a small book of short tales about local flowers. This is available in the “Shack”.
I used live with a black poodle about 3 miles from the “Shack on the Sand”. Sadly Fritz passed 10/11/21.
Why this property?
Unit #3 at 410 Gulf was for sale, I was searching for a place to rental but took a look anyway. I walked in, looked out the front sliders said “This is it!”
I then sat on the couch and lost myself in the view.
I was able to assume the mortgage. I lived at 410 for a couple of months before returning north to work. I rented the property long term to a realtor for 3 years, then turned it into a weekly vacation rental.
It was love at first sight and I have loved my “Shack on the Sand” for 33 years. I have changed floors, windows, lighting and doors. I am on my 4th round of appliances, 3rd air conditioner, and have lost count on the silver, dishes, linen, beds and furniture.
I have come to love Indian Rocks Beach because of its’ small town atmosphere, civically active citizens, museum, post office and library. We started Shack on the Sand with the mission to provide the best vacation rental experience for our guests. With years of experience in hospitality, we understand what it takes to make your stay unforgettable.
Ann's Book
Ann's Book
This little book is a walk along the beaches and back yards of Florida. You will also find these flowers in hedges, along the road in parks and for sale in nurseries and big box stores. They are flowers that are common in tropical or sub tropical environments.
The stories and essays are original creations. Only one story is longer than 900 words. The genre is called Flash Fiction. This collection is perfect for the person that: Reads in the porcelain library, Reads and naps on planes, Was brought up with the Readers Digest, Love flowers, Deserves a souvenir of your trip, Collects local color, Wants to learn the names of topical flowers, Or the person that is searching for something unique. Give this Book instead of flowers.
Author - Ann Wilson
Ann Wilson is crazy about Beach Sun Flowers and other tropical blooms. She wrote this book to help her to remember the names of local flowers. Her next book is “Accidental Mermaids”