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G. T. Bray Park is a large park in Bradenton, Fl

G.T. Bray Park Bradenton, Florida
GT Bray Park

GT Bray Park

G.T. Bray Park located in Bradenton, Fl has something for everyone.  You can walk tree rimmed paths, swing on the swing in one of the three playgrounds, swim and play in the water fountains or take your dog to the very safe enclosed dog park.

If you are looking to have a larger event while visiting Bradenton or Anna Maria Island then G.T. Bray Park could be your perfect ticket.  The Bradenton park has seven pavilions (Picnic Shelters.)  Of course sizes vary.  If you refer to the map below the numbers here correlate to those on the GT Bray park map.  (1)Cedar Hammock (2) Oak Knoll (3) Hickory Hollow (4) Meadow View (5) Woodland Grove (6) Whispering Pine (7) Bright Outlook – located adjacent to the Activity Center.  For information on availability of the picnic pavilions call (941) 742-5974.

The dog park is called happy tails and is a perfect treat for pet visitors to Anna Maria Island.  Happy Tails Canine Park is a fenced in, 3-acre off leash dog park located at the North East corner of G.T. Bray Bradenton park.  Happy Tails is just off 51st Street West. Amenities at the dog park includes one drinking fountain and free waste bags and a enclosed separate area exclusively for small, fragile, or elderly dogs.

GT Bray Dog Park

GT Bray Dog Park

This Bradenton park is a great place to relax or play soccer, softball or football in one of their many open fields.  Tennis and racquetball  courts are available year round.  There is a weight room available for a fee.  Skate and hockey court is also just one of the great amenities the Bradenton park has to offer.  The skate park is located at G.T. Bray Park, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Fl, 34209.

Depending on the time of year you are visiting the beaches of Anna Maria Island, you can find many family friendly events for children all  year long.  The Christmas party is a must see, Santa Claus flies in on a helicopter with Batman to give the children their opportunity to tell him what they want for Christmas and have their photos taken.  The holiday celebration is perfect for families of all ages, face painting, bounce houses, games, crafts, etc.  Easter is when they have the largest Easter egg hunt I have ever seen!  The G.T. Park staff fill and lay out thousands of eggs.  Imagine three baseball outfields covered in plastic Easter

Covered pavilion and Playground

Covered pavilion and Playground

eggs!  These are just a few holiday events that the G.T. Bray park has to offer.

G.T. Bray Park
5502 33rd Avenue Drive West
Bradenton, Florida
(941) 742-5923

G.T. Bray Park Map

G.T. Bray Park Map

G.T. Park Bray Christmas

G.T. Park Bray Christmas


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Atlanta Bread Company

Atlanta Bread

Atlanta Bread

Atlanta Bread Company is a good place to go if you are looking for breakfast, lunch or just a little something sweet and a coffee.  The menu is set to wet the appetite of almost anyone in your party.   The breakfast is a selection of egg sandwiches and a variety of delicious pastries.   The bread is made fresh daily and the selection of soups changes from day to day.   The best thing of all?  Atlanta Bread Company is just a 15 minute drive into Bradenton, Florida from Anna Maria Island.

The bread company also offer a good selection of fresh made salads that you can do a half and half order with either a half sandwich or soup.  The desserts are encased in a bakery window for you to gaze and drool over.  The restaurant offers a wide arrangement of baked goods from  muffins to cookies to fresh made coffee cake and key lime cheese cake.  All are sure to cure your sweet tooth.

Fantastic Breads

Fantastic Breads

The restaurant prices are reasonable, $3 and up to $8.  They accept credit card or cash and also offer free wireless internet.

Planning a party at your vacation home?  The Atlanta Bread Company offers fantastic catering.

Atlanta Bread Company
6401 Manatee Ave
Bradenton, Fl 34209
Mon-Sat 7AM-9PM
Sun 8AM-8PM

Telephone-941-792-1380
Fax–941-792-1390

For more information on Restaurants in the Bradenton, Fl area or the Anna Maria Island Area visit our Restaurant informational page.

Anna Maria City Beaches

Great Shells found while on the Sand Bar in Anna Maria City

Anna Maria City offers very quiet beaches and the sand is a mix between sugar and flour.  If you are not renting in Anna Maria the search for parking can be a little frustrating.  Of course locals can tell you about a few special spots however we suggest bicycling or walking up to the North End if you are interested in checking out that side of the island.  A very special spot in Anna Maria City just off Linda Lane is a small sand bar that has been formed in the Gulf of Mexico.  This provides great fun for all!

Holding on to the sun!

If you do need a great Anna Maria City, Holmes Beach or Anna Maria Island Holiday rental, visit Island Real Estate’s vacation rental website for on-line accurate availability with plenty of pictures to make your vacation rental choice – EASY.

 

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Fresh Fish Market of Anna Maria Island

Great fish selection at the Fresh Fish Market

The Fish Market on Anna Maria Island in Holmes Beach is a great local shop to purchase really great, fresh local fish.  They offer a wonderful selection of fresh catches such as red snapper, salmon, shrimp, and much more.  The selection changes daily with the availability of the fish.  They only offer the  freshest fish, thus the name Fresh Fish Market!  When you order your fish, they fillet it for you right on the spot and also offer some really great recipe ideas.  If you are unsure of the best cooking methodology just ask, they are pros and can give you plenty of ideas on how to cook your fresh Anna Maria Island seafood.   The Fresh Fish Market located in Holmes Beach often has several seafood recipe cards sitting out for ideas on what to have for dinner or lunch.  On our most recent visit the Ahi Tuna with Mango & Avocado recipe card caught my eye and will be our next seafood cooking adventure.

The Fresh Fish Market of Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island has more than just raw fish, they also offer a selection of fresh made soups such as New England Clam Chowder.   The Fresh Fish market also has a variety of fresh spices and organic foods provided by Front Door Organics.

If you are looking for a quick bite to eat they have a small spot to sit and offer fresh made to order salads that can have freshly prepared fish or shrimp added on top!  Wonderful selections of hot chocolate, vegetables, and fruit.

The Fresh Fish Market of Anna Maria Island is a must visit if cooking fresh seafood is on your list of things to do while on Vacation.

Fresh Fish Market
5604 Marina Dr.
Holmes Beach, Fl 34217
941-567-6130

If cooking in is not exactly your cup of tea then there are plenty of restaurants to choose from on Anna Maria Island.  Visit Island Real Estate‘s Anna Maria Island restaurant information page for more choices on dining out.

Rudy's restaurant in Anna Maria has great sandwiches

Looking for a great place to go for an informal lunch/breakfast on Anna Maria Island even though you are covered

Famous for Philly Subs

Famous for Philly Subs

in sand from the beach?  Rudy’s located in Anna Maria City is the perfect restaurant for you!  Rudy’s of Anna Maria City offers a great selection of breakfast items such as fresh baked cinnamon rolls, veggie sandwiches and a sandwich called the “roo”.  Rudy’s offers wonderful sandwiches that are on toasted sub roll with egg and either steak, mushrooms, onions and cheese or for the veggie lover egg, mushrooms, onions, tomato and cheese.

Rudy’s Philly cheese steak is a perfect lunch choice!  This sandwich, if you can still call it that (more like a meal)  has your choice of onions, mushrooms,  marinara sauce and their famous special mouth watering homemade peppers.  Prices at lunch range from $4.95 – $9.95.

Rudy’s is located in Anna Maria City just prior to Pine Avenue.  It is on the West side about a block from the beach just prior to the Sandbar restaurant on Gulf Drive.  Stop in and check it out.

Rudy’s
9906 Gulf Drive
Anna Maria City, Anna Maria Island, Fl
941-896-7844

Please note,
Mon-Sat 8AM-11AM  Breakfast

For more information on Anna Maria Island, Florida restaurants be sure to visit Island Real Estate’s restaurant information page.

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Ginny's & Jane E's At The Old IGA located in Anna Maria City

Store Front off Gulf Drive

Store Front off Gulf Drive

Three places in one!  Do you like antiques?  Coffee and fresh made breakfast and lunch?  Do you want a great place to get exotic flowers?  This is the place for you!  Offering an array of antique furnishings that are not only available to use to relax in, but also available for you to purchase and bring home.   Fresh homemade bakery item such as muffins, bagels, croissants, cinnamon rolls,  too much to mention!  Fresh made soups.  The soup that was available the day I visited was Mediterranean conch chowder, it was delicious!  Tomato based soup with LOTS of fresh veggies and the seafood was very tasty and tender.  Fresh sandwiches are made to order as well.

Fresh coffee, tea and smoothies, too! They have cappuccino and regular self serve regular, flavored and decaf coffee as well.

Did i mention the Internet?  They have computers available for your use, a small fee applies.  Or you can bring in

your lap top for free Wi-Fi!

The old IGA store

The old IGA store

Dogs are welcome as long as they are well behaved and not jumping on the furniture (remember the furnishings are for sale)

9807 Gulf Drive
PO BOX 1187
Anna Maria, Fl 34216
Bakery
941-778-7370
fax 941-778-8203

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Chuck E Cheeses is short drive from Anna Maria

Chuck E Cheese Bradenton,FL

Chuck E Cheese Bradenton,FL

One of the great things to do that is close to Anna Maria island and the beaches on a rainy day is to go to Chuck E Cheeses.  The kids absolutely love it!  I like it because it is safe.  The moment you walk in there is always someone there to greet you and make sure everyone in your party gets a hand stamp.  The stamp correlates for the entire party so no adult can leave with a child that does not match their stamp.

The menu is fair for kids.  The pizza is OK, not the best I have ever had but they also have a salad bar and appetizers.  Drink selections are water, soda and beer.  Don’t forget that they have birthday parties here as well.

The games are fun for children from the age of toddlers all the way up to adult age children at heart.  My son loves the shooting games and the boccie ball.

The nearest location is a short fifteen minute drive away, the address is below, Have fun!

905 44th Ave West
Bradenton, Fl
(941) 752-4448

For more information on what to do on a rainy day on Anna Maria Island.  Be sure to visit Island Real Estates of Anna Maria Island, Inc top things to do lists.

WaterFront Restaurant has bay views in Anna Maria city

Great view of  Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Bridge is only the beginning at this wonderful local seafood restaurant on Anna Maria Island.  The food choices at the Waterfront are fantastic.  From wonderful fresh soups and salads to gourmet meals, salmon and steak.  The Waterfront located in Anna Maria City also offers vegetarian choices as well that are made fresh and homemade right at the restaurant.  Waterfront of Anna Maria Island is famous for their delicious fish taco appetizer and outdoor seating taking advantage of the wonderful bay views.  The giant fish tank that separates the main dining room from the bar area is beautiful and adds charm to the dining experience.

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar of Bradenton, FL is child friendly

Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurantOld Florida charm is what this great seafood Bradenton, Fl restaurant is all about.  The local Anna Maria Island newspaper poll has hailed Anna Maria Oyster bar as winner of the best all around restaurant and best seafood restaurant for 2008.  Anna Maria Oyster restaurant offers a great selection of seafood including but not limited to stuffed flounder, fried clams, scallops and of course oysters.  The Bradenton, Florida restaurant offers great money saving extras for families.

When you walk in the door they have a height chart to measure the children in the dinner or lunch party so that families only pay according to the height of your child.  For example, if your child is 52 inches, you pay $0.52.  If your child is 35 inches, $0.35 for your child’s meal.  To good to be true you say, na ah.  It’s the truth.   A great value for children in your group, Monday through Thursday’s.

While you are there you may also want to check out the daily specials.  Anna Maria Anna Maria Oyster Bar just minutes from Anna MariaOyster bar has great dinners for two and drink specials as well. This Bradenton restaurant not only has great food but the atmosphere is also special.  Need a souvenir?  Almost all of the decor  you see in the restaurant is for sale.   Anna Maria Oyster Bar has two locations one is located in Bradenton On Cortez Road just 10 minutes drive from Anna Maria Island.  The second location is near the Ellenton shopping Outlets off of 301.

Anna Maria Oyster Bar
6696 Cortez Road
Bradenton, FL
(941) 792-0077

Anna Maria Oyster Bar, Ellenton
6906 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL
(941) 758-7880

Skinny's Place is the great greasy spoon of Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Fl

Skinny’s Restaurant, Circa 1952,  is quite the little burger joint that all the locals on Anna Maria Island love to go to.  The Cheeseburger in paradise or Anna Maria Island that is…prices are great, the food is made to order.  They offer giant burgers and homemade onion rings that are dipped in a wonderful batter that is always crispy and delicious.  Whether you are just out for a drive or if you are visiting the beaches of Anna Maria for the day, it is a wonderfully rustic place to visit.  Call in your order and swing by and pick it up.

I must warn you, it is a come as you are place, not a fancy night out at Anna Maria island, Holmes Beach thing.  That is why itSkinny’s on Anna Maria Island is a Diner style restaurant - greasy spoon is great for people who have children as well.  Drink selections go from draft beer to old fashioned soda in the bottle.  They often have beer specials for $1 – $1.50 per glass.

They do not accept credit cards so remember to bring some cash.  They are open Tuesday – Saturday from 11 AM – 8 PM.

Skinny’s is located in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island across the street from the Manatee Public beach and cafe.  Many beach goers walk across Gulf Drive and get a few cold one’s at Skinny’s as well as a hamburger.

Skinny’s
3901 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, Fl 34217
941-778-7769

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