Anne grew up in Orchard Park, New York (outside of Buffalo) and attended Kent State University in Ohio. Upon graduation, she came to Key West. She and her husband purchased the Pampered Pet pet store and later went on to purchase the “Old DePoo” hospital on Southard Street and converted it into 18 condominiums now known as Southard Square. Anne has been active in real estate since 1984. She currently owns a real estate company in Key West, Southernmost Island Realty. Anne also works with the homeless in Key West assisting with food delivery and counseling.