Activities
One thing you’ll never be on Anna Maria Island is bored! There are so many activities in the area, you could plan a full day and never cross over to the mainland! From fishing and wildlife watching to lazing on the best beach in the area, our Local Scene blog has the best of the best in things to do from Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and even farther south into Longboat Key and Sarasota!
Anna Maria Island Theater - Island Players
Anna Maria Island Theater
If you are in town while the Island Players are in session be sure to visit the Anna Maria Island theater!
Take in a fantastic “home grown” play at the historical Players theater at 10009 Gulf Drive in the city of Anna Maria. Usually the Island Players have five different shows that go on from mi...
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Family Fun on Anna Maria Island
Family fun on Anna Maria Island is all about love, and we have plenty of things you’ll love to do with your family while vacationing on Anna Maria Island.
Family Fun on Anna Maria Island!
Make it a day trip and visit some of the Manatee county parks which are as close as a bike ride to Anna Maria Island or check out some of ou...
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Coquina Bike Path in Bradenton
Anna Maria Island’s Best Bike Path on The Beach
Anna Maria Island is a great place to take a family walk, bike ride, or just enjoy the breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Don’t let the name fool you, the Coquina Bike path is not for just bikes but includes patrons strolling down the Gulf Waters. The Coquina bike...
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Out of Town Activities for All Ages
Anna Maria- Even though Anna Maria has extremely fun activities, it’s nice to find enjoyable things to do out of town. With so much surrounding the island you’ll have no problem finding something the whole family will enjoy. Here is a list of some of my favorite things to do off the island.
Out of Town Activities
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TreeUmph Adventure Courses
Bradenton – Don’t miss out on trying TREEUMPH Adventure Courses just off the island in Bradenton. Enjoy a day of outdoor play in the trees at Southwest Florida’s only elevated adventure course. Bring the family, get together with friends or grab a group from the office for an adrenaline-pumping activity that has something fun ...
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Anna Maria Island Gets Its First Little Free Library
Anna Maria – Two locals, Pat and Doug Copeland, are the first two people on Anna Maria Island to set up a Little Free Library, a book sharing initiative pushed by the international organization Little Free Library.
What is it you ask? From the Little Free Library website “It’s a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where ne...
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Egmont Key!
Anna Maria Island – Taking a vacation to Anna Maria Island is an amazing experience all on its own. While you’re here, you should spoil yourself even more and take a day trip to Egmont Key!
Egmont Key is an island north of Anna Maria that is only accessible by boat. Bring your boat
from home, rent one while you’re here ...
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Churches on Anna Maria Island
The Churches of Anna Maria Island offers worship services and activities for many denominations up and down the island. They all offer Sunday services, along with other traditional service days. In addition to church related activities, many of the island churches serve as meeting places for activities and groups not aff...
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Anna Maria, The Community Fig Newtons Built
Anna Maria – As you wander down the beach, watching the waves dance to a brief kiss on the sand, imagine the fierce spirit it took to develop this tropical paradise from then to now. It helps to eat a Fig Newton while you are pondering, because….
In 1891 a Philadelphia baker, Charles Roser invented and then patented the machine whi...
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