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!
Easter Activities and Treats
If you are staying on Anna Maria Island over the Easter holiday, there are plenty of Easter Activities to choose from for you and your family to do! 🐰🐰🐰
🐥 The 36th Annual Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnett Contest – Saturday, March 30th 2024, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Children up to 10 years of age can participate in the Easter E...
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Top 10 Things to Do With Pets on Anna Maria Island
TL;DR
Anna Maria Island is a pet-friendly destination with various activities and accommodations for you and your furry friends. While the beaches aren’t pet-friendly, there are parks like Herb Dolan Park, Robinson’s Preserve, and GT. Bray Park, as well as nearby attractions like Sarasota’s St. Armand’s Circle and Fort DeSoto Park,...
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Top 7 Dog-Friendly Florida Vacation Rentals on Anna Maria Island
Most people would agree, a vacation it’s really complete without the furriest members of the family present. Whether you want to stroll the boardwalk, check out the restaurants, do some shopping, or check out the variety of beachfront activities the island has to offer, dogs make vacations even better. We know you don’t want to lea...
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Karaoke Bars On or Near Anna Maria Island
Do you love to show off your singing skills on a karaoke stage, or just like to be entertained? Well I have a few places you can go in the area where karaoke, liquid courage, and good food go hand and hand!! The following list is in no particular order or preference just great places to spend a night out.
1. Captain Curt’s Cr...
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Anna Maria Island Rental Equipment - Kayaks, golf carts, etc
Welcome to Anna Maria Island! We are sure you will find so many fun activities to partake in while you are here in paradise. To make your vacation a little easier, we have included different rental options below and the companies that provide them.
The rentals you will find on this page are for: Golf carts, beach equipment, scooter...
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Local Fishing Charters for Anna Maria Island
Gone Fishin’
Ready for a trip out on the waters off of Anna Maria Island? Because I know I am.
This list of local fishing charters should help you get an idea of how many options there are to choose from, and which one suits what you’re looking for in a fishing trip:
Southernaire Fishing ChartersCaptain: Danny Stasny
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Awesome Aquariums Near Anna Maria Island, Florida
Today’s information is about some of the awesome aquariums near Anna Maria Island There are so many cool places to go if you’re interested in exotic or local marine animals.
To kick it off, there’s the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. They have 100’s of different animals. Some of them have been injured & are being hospi...
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Theme Parks and Water Parks a Few Hours Away from AMI
The one thing Florida is known best for, besides the gorgeous beaches, is the variety of theme parks and water parks. Whether it be Disney, Universal, or the ones in between, we are sure there’s a park you’ll want to visit on the list below:
Amusement Parks:
Busch Gardens: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers 335 acres of African- t...
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G. T. Bray Park Is a Large Park in Bradenton, FL
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 Isla...
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