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!
Golf Cart Rentals on Anna Maria Island
There are plenty of ways to explore the beautiful Island of Anna Maria, including golf carts! It is nice to travel the island via a golf cart, due to limited parking at beach access points and cool trade winds – it’s always pleasant to enjoy the open gulf breezes.
Luckily, the Island has plenty of diff...
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4th of July Fireworks - Only Sparklers Allowed - Anna Maria Island Fireworks
Anna Maria Island Fireworks – You may not use fireworks on the beaches of Anna Maria Island. Fireworks are not allowed on the beach for safety concerns to both people and wildlife. This rule includes all consumer fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets and anything that is explosive. It is illegal to light any type of firework...
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Manatee Public Beach on Anna Maria Island
Sorry! The Playground has been removed. As of 2024 no playground can be found on the beach.
Manatee Public Beach is located in Holmes Beach where Manatee Avenue runs right into the Gulf of Mexico. Manatee Public Beach has free parking, picnic tables, volleyball nets, public restrooms, a café right on ...
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Anna Maria Island Sea Turtle and Shorebird Season by AMI Turtle Watch
Anna Maria Island – Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch monitors the nesting activities of sea turtles and shorebirds from May 1st – October 31st. It is the mission of the AMI Turtle watch to insure a suitable habitat for people, sea turtles and shorebirds. This will directly affect and is very important information if you are rent...
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Holmes Beach Skate Park on Anna Maria Island
Looking for something to do on Anna Maria Island when the kids or teens are ready for a break from the beach? Grab the skateboard and head to the Holmes Beach Skate Park, an outdoor recreation spot right in the heart of the island.
Located at 5901 Marina Drive in Holmes Beach, the skate park gives skateboarders a place to practice...
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Bayfront Park on Anna Maria Island - Family Fun
Bayfront Park located on the North end of the island is a quiet park that is great for a picnic with the kiddos. The park offers calm bay water beaches, a spectacular view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and is a wonderful place for walking, fishing, and swimming!
Bayfront Park features picnic tables and grills covered by pavilions,...
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Historic City Pier Anna Maria - Take A Stroll on Tampa Bay
The Anna Maria City Pier has been a huge attraction for over 100 years. Visitors always love coming out, walking the pier, watching fishermen and grabbing a bite to eat or a drink at the restaurant that sat at the end of the Pier.
However, that all came to a stop in 2017 when the Pier was damaged by Hurricane Irma. The Pier h...
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Hey Sports Fans! Here's where you can watch your Games
Attention Sports Fans! If you’re on the island enjoying vacation, or have made the island your home, there are several fun options for watching both college and professional sports on tv while enjoying some good food and maybe a cold beer.
While Anna Maria Island is technically the home of Tampa Bay teams such as the Buccaneers, ...
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Your Guide to Shelling on Anna Maria Island Beaches!
It is storming on the island today. The kind of storm where the rain seems to be falling horizontally and the palms sway with such exuberance that you think they may snap. That is great news for anyone who is interested in shelling on any of Anna Maria Island beaches.
During a storm the wind and wave action can wash up all sorts of...
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