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!
Highlands Hammock State Park - The "Real" Florida
If you need a break from the beach take a ride to the “real” Florida. The Highlands Hammock State Park is centrally located in the middle of Florida, near Sebring. This park is one of Florida’s first state parks and known for its beautiful old-growth hammock and cypress swamps. A 3.1 mile loop drive gives a first impression. In add...
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Carol's Top Ten List of Things to Do When Visiting Anna Maria Island
1) Have lunch at Tortilla Bay after….
2) Shopping at Irene’s – the only island Brighton retailer!
3) Watch the sunset at Café on the Beach on a Friday night
4) Take a photo of friends inside the Anna Maria City Jail5) Split a banana split at Joe’s Eats and Sweets
6) Visit one of America t...
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Shopping at the Westfield Mall in Brandon, FL
There is fantastic shopping to be had on Anna Maria Island however some shop-a-holics need more. Sure Anna Maria Island has lots of shopping opportunities but if you are looking for 100’s of sneakers to choose from, 100’s of different pants, shirts, blouses or Jeans then visiting anyone of our malls within an hour drive of An...
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Kacey's Top Ten List of Things to Do on Anna Maria Island
1. Lay out in the sun is the top thing I’d do!!! 2. Karaoke out on Siesta Key Captain Curts3. Dinner at Waterfront Restaurant4. Site seeing on Mystic Dolphin 5. Deep sea fishing – Try one by clicking fishing, or try AMI Book'em and...
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Robinson Preserve Information
Bradenton – If your family is looking for something adventurous and would enjoy a bike-ride on newly-paved trails, a walk along the nature paths, kayaking through the paddle trails, a climb up an Observation Tower or would just prefer to enjoy the wildlife, then Robinson Preserve is the perfect way to entertain ...
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Sea World Is a Great Orlando Day Trip From Anna Maria Island
SeaWorld is the perfect Anna Maria Orlando day trip for visitors. In addition, United Kingdom visitors typically hit Orlando for about 3-5 days then come to Anna Maria Island for a week long REAL vacation.
Sea World is just a short drive from Anna Maria Island making it a great Orlando day trip destination. If you can g...
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Chuck E Cheeses Is Short Drive From Anna Maria
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...
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Anna Maria Island and Bradenton, Florida Area Golf Courses
Visiting Anna Maria Island provides for a great vacation. We do see a few golf vacations however the Anna Maria Island area is still unfound territory in regards to golfing holidays. Island Real Estate and vacation rentals can assist your group in finding the perfect large home holiday villa or several vacation rentals ...
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Top Ten Silhouettes at Sunset
I found this very difficult because there are so many beautiful sunsets on Anna Maria Island and I was there with my camera snapping away.
These are like my children and it is not easy to kick any out. They all are such creations and for that I do not take the credit. I do love sharing them with you and especially to the visitors ...
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