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!
5 Things To Do With Older Kids While Visiting Anna Maria Island
On this page Big Cat Sanctuary, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Mote Aquarium, Kayaking
Teenage angst doesn’t go away for vacation. We’ve all been there before. Being a teenager is frustrating, and raising a teenager is hard work. Frustration doesn’t end when the airplane door closes, and exhaustion and schedule upset don’t always bring...
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Florida Strawberry Festival | Plant City, FL
If you are visiting Anna Maria Island in the Spring then the Florida Strawberry Festival is a great event to visit. The Florida Strawberry festival takes place in Plant City, Fl and typically lasts 10 days. The Festival started in the 1930’s and has been going strong since the early 1950’s so planning to make the Florid...
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Drive In Movie Theater - Ruskin, Florida
Yup, perfect late night entertainment can be found at the Ruskin Drive in movie Theater. They pride themselves on being family oriented as the manager was quick to inform all at the drive in that shenanigans would not be tolerated. The movie started at dusk which was around 8:30 PM for the middle of the summer. Th...
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H2o Watersportz - Jet Ski Rentals and More
H20 Watersportz has fishing charters, pontoon & deck boat rentals, Jet-Ski rentals, as well as kayak rentals, and excursions of all kinds. Rentals include all safety equipment, a map of the riding area, and anchor packs.
H2o Watersportz is just off Anna Maria Island, right over the Cortez bri...
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McCurdy's Comedy Club - Sarasota, Florida
If you are visiting Anna Maria Island, Longboat, Bradenton, or Sarasota then McCurdy’s could be just what you are looking for. McCurdy’s is a great comedy club that is sure to get you laughing. They bring in great comedians all year around. The night we attended was a to be announced week which is very unusu...
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AMC Bradenton 20 Movie Theater Shows 'Em All...
Every once in a while, a little rain must fall. But when you are staying on Anna Maria Island, you still have lots to do, and lots of activities to choose from. As we’ve mentioned before on our Top Seven Things to Do on a Rainy Day blog , going to the movies can be a good way to pass the time away on a rainy after...
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The A, B, C's of Anna Maria Island - The Best of Anna Maria Island
The following is one person’s opinion of the best things when visiting Anna Maria Island –
Amusement Park: The Best Amusement Park to visit in the Summer – Busch Gardens. Sorry this is about 1.25 hours away but they have fabulous shade everywhere as well as misters. It takes the Florida Summer heat down a notch!
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7-Day Itinerary for a Florida Vacation on Anna Maria Island
If you’re looking to get away and enjoy a relaxing beach vacation on one of Florida’s more exclusive islands, you’ve come to the right place. Our Anna Maria island rentals on Florida’s stunning west coast are ready for you, your family, and/or friends to step into and enjoy all the area has to offer. Our FL beachfront rentals cater...
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Florida 3-Day Weekend Getaway Itinerary for Anna Maria Island
If you’re looking to get away for the weekend and enjoy a relaxing beach vacation or staycation on one of Florida’s more alluring islands, you’ve come to the right place. Booking a beachfront rental on Anna Maria Island is one of the best ways to see Florida’s stunning west coast and enjoy a weekend beach vacation. We have FL beach...
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