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Great Time At Food & Wine On Pine!

May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Pine Avenue was packed from 11am- 6pm for the 3rd annual Food and Wine on Pine. The atmosphere could not have been better perfect weather, booths with delicious food, and some great wine tastings.  At the Island Real Estate office we had a show stopper with our new TAMI Turtle photo op. Young and old had a good laugh and a chance to send a digital postcard of their day on beautiful Anna Maria Island.  Not sure how next year’s event could top this years but the Chiles Group/Sandbar Restaurant will once again pull out all the stops to make it a special event in 2014.

 

 

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Anna Maria Island Photo Gallery

May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Beautiful day at the beachWedding on the beach

 

Kids playing volleball on the beachAnna Maria Island Sea Oats

 

Gulf Front DiningDunes on AMI

 

Sandbar RestaurantWhite Avenue Beach Access

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Blue Marlin Restaurant On Historic Bridge Street

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Blue Marlin Restaurant on Historic Bridge StreetThe Blue Marlin Restaurant on Anna Maria Island serves only the freshest local seafood and is a great spot to catch local musicians.  Located on Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach the Blue Marlin offers a unique dining experience in an intimate setting. The Blue Marlin is a nautical theme restaurant with local artwork and pictures throughout the restaurant.

Owner Adam Ellis has extensive knowledge of the local seafood market and purchases fresh fish daily in the Village of Cortez which provides the exquisite entrée selection and daily specials featuring the day’s catch. If you’re not a seafood lover try their famous steak sandwich, short ribs, or roasted chicken you won’t be disappointed.

Courtyard at the Blue Marlin in Bradenton Beach

If you’re in the mood for live music after dinner than the courtyard is the spot for you.  The courtyard at the Blue Marlin offers live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings in a very relaxing outdoor setting featuring different live bands every week.

So the next time you’re in the mood for tasty food and live music head down to the Blue Marlin on Historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Blue Marlin
121 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

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6th Annual Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment

6th Annual Anna Maria Island Wedding festivalBring your family and friends to the  6th Annual Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Wedding Festival.  The festival takes place Sunday May 5th 2013 from 11am – 5pm with a Grand Finale Celebration at Tortuga Inn in Bradenton Beach starting at 6pm.

This island wide event is a fantastic place to meet over 50 wedding professionals that can help you plan your perfect beach wedding!

For more information call: 941-778-1541

 

 

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Anna Maria Island Easter Bonnet Contest

March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment

easter bonnetDon’t miss you chance to be a part of the 3rd Annual Easter Bonnet Contest March 30th, 2013 on Anna Maria Island.  The contest will begin at 10am in the parking lot located at 315 Pine Avenue in the City of Anna Maria. The Easter Bonnet contest will have a 1st place winner for children and a 1st place winner for the adults. 1st place winner in the adults contest will win a 2 night stay at the Anna Maria Guest House on Pine Avenue. 1st place winner in the children’s contest will win a lunch party for 4 at the Sandbar Restaurant.

For more information call 941-778-8710

Check here for this year’s Easter Worship Services Schedule.

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Sea and Sky Art Exhibit by Lex Halakan

March 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sea and Sky Art Exhibit

Sea and Sky art exhibit by Lex-Halakan

There is a new solo art exhibit being displayed on Anna Maria Island until March 15th, 2013 for all of you patrons of the arts. The series is called “Sea & Sky” by Lex Halakan, an Anna Maria local who has won awards on an international scale for his breath taking work transforming oil paintings into portrayals of nature mixing common and phenomenal settings. If you’d like to stop by an admire the gallery it will be open to the public at the Artspace Studio & Gallery in Bay Plaza by the Anna Maria City Pier from Tuesdays-Saturdays (11am-5pm).

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Rod Stewart Tribute at Mary Ann’s Castaway Tavern in Bradenton Beach

March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Head down to Bradenton Beach for a Tribute to Rod Stewart with Michael Silbaugh tonight Friday March 1st at Mary Ann’s Castaway Tavern in Bradenton Beach!  Mikey hits the stage from 8:00pm – 11:00pm See you there!

Mary Ann’s Castaway Tavern
111 7th Street North
Bradenton Beach FL 34217

Mikey - Rod Stewart Tribute

 

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Island Cityfest 2013 – A Holmes Beach Founders Day Festival

February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Presented By Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce

Grab your lawn chairs and head to Holmes Beach to celebrate Anna Maria Island history. Island Cityfest 2013 “A Holmes Beach Founders Day Festival “ will be held at the Holmes Beach City Hall Field this Friday & Saturday featuring a classic car show, kids activities, food, drinks, a historical presentation, and live music!

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How I Would Spend My Day on Anna Maria Island!

February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Bay Front Park in The City of Anna Maria

Rod N Reel

Rod N Reel

So here’s what I would do if I wasn’t working today! I would drive past my office in Holmes Beach and head straight to Bay Front Park in Anna Maria, unload my bicycle and go for a ride. As my stomach starts to grumble with hunger I would stop at the Rod N Reel Pier for some breakfast. Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day even if you’re eating bacon, eggs, & home fries at your favorite island restaurant.

After breakfast it’s time for a little adventure so I would go see my friends at Yolo Parasail for a relaxing boat ride and sky high view of Anna Maria Island. If you have never been parasailing off the coast of Anna Maria Island you should put it on your to do list!

Beach chair on Holmes Beach

Enjoy Holmes Beach

As the morning comes to an end and the afternoon is just about to begin I would go soak up some rays on Holmes Beach for a couple of hours while looking at the amazing pictures I took from my parasailing adventure. If you are at one of the public beaches you can enjoy some ice cream too.

Now it’s time to go see my good friends at Segs By The Sea in Bradenton Beach for a SEGWAY tour. We start our tour on Bridge Street and head to the beach. Travelling south along the paved beach path through Coquina Beach and up over the Longboat Key Bridge and back. If you have never been on a SEGWAY before don’t worry one of the fabulous tour guides will teach you how to ride, and in about five minutes you will be comfortable and confident on a SEGWAY.

As the Sun is setting on our return trip to Bridge Street the day is almost over but the night is just beginning and now I’m hungry once again. In the mood for good food and live music I head just a couple of doors down to The Blue Marlin where I meet friends and family for diner & drinks. The Blue Marlin is famous for their fresh fish & seafood that they purchase daily from local seafood markets. I’m not the biggest seafood lover but absolutely love the burgers, steak sandwich, and of course ice cold beer outside in the Trap Yard where on the weekends you can enjoy live entertainment from local musicians.

Blue Marlin Restaurant

Blue Marlin

So that’s what I would do if I wasn’t working in paradise today… But I am working today at Island Real Estate on Anna Maria Island and would like to get you here too!

Facebook.com/IslandRealTell us your story on facebook title it my perfect day on Anna Maria Island and let us know what you did or would do… “Remember life’s better on the beach!”

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Anna Maria Island Water Shuttle & The Island Pearl

January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Anna Maria Island Water Shuttle - The Island Pearl

Why drive when you can take a water shuttle to Anna Maria Island hot spots? The Anna Maria Island Water shuttle offers leisurely trips along Florida’s historic waterways as well as fun day trips, sunset cruises, dolphin watches, history tours, Egmont Key excursions, and day trips to Sarasota.

Homeport
Twin Dolphin Marina
1200 1st Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-780-8010

Historic Manatee Cruise
Enjoy a 2 hour narrated cruise along the Manatee River.

Sarasota Tuesday’s
Set sail for Marina Jack Restaurant and Marina in downtown Sarasota. A great day for the whole family!

Thirsty Thursday’s
Thursday evening Gulf Sunset Party leaving from the Historic Bradenton Beach Pier.

Dolphin Watch
Departs from the Seafood Shack every Sunday at 2pm.

Egmont Key Adventure
Enjoy an Egmont Key Adventure with shelling, snorkeling, swimming, and exploring Egmont Key.

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