VILLAGE OF LAKE ANN  http://www.lakeann-mi.com/

Lake Ann area is rich in history, wildlife, lakes and natural beauty. Lake Ann is a charming and pleasant destination located just 12 miles west of Traverse City, Michigan.

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ALMIRA TOWNSHIP    http://www.almiratownship.org/

Almira Township is situated in the northeast corner of Benzie County, which is situated in the northwest region of Michigan’s lower peninsula.  Almira Township is 33.8 square miles in land area and borders Grand Traverse County to the east and Leelanau County to the north. The Township is approximately 15 miles from Traverse City.  This quiet northern community boasts numerous picturesque parks, and works to maintain the natural beauty of northern Michigan.

Population 3,645 – largest Township of Benzie Co.

Water Area: 2.2 sq. miles 6.5% of Twp 36 sq. miles.

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BENZIE COUNTY    http://www.benzieco.net/

Benzie County As of 2008, the population was about 17,396. The county seat is Beulah. The name “Benzie” is derived from the French Riviere Aux-Bec Scies or “river of sawbill ducks” (bec-scie). Americans altered the pronunciation of the river’s name, which became known as the “Betsie River”. A similar alteration in pronunciation produced “Benzie”. The county was initially set off in 1863 and organized in 1869. At 321 mi² (831 km²), Benzie County is the smallest of the 83 counties in Michigan. Over 36% of Benzie County is publicly owned land.