The Things that Locals Know!
Island locals proudly share their Island gems and inside info with you. Anna Maria Island area residents and businesses share their local insight to help you plan your island time, and enjoy all the area has to offer.
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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Anna Maria Island Three cities - Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach.
Anna Maria Island three cities; Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, and Anna Maria City all offer a unique vacation. Anna Maria Island is approximately 7 miles long and 8 blocks wide. There are three access points to the island all requiring you to pass over drawbridges. Typically the bridges open twice per hour and require o...
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Crocodiles and Alligators, Friend or Foe
Anna Maria Island – Florida has an amazingly complex eco system home to everything from the Florida Black Bear to the majestic manatee, but a little known fact is that Florida is one of the only geographies that can support both alligators and crocodiles. So do these scaly reptiles pose a threat to the average vacationer?
Well let’...
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Grocery Options on and off Anna Maria Island
Though Publix is the most evident grocery store on The Island, there are many ambiguous Island bazaars that offer a more subdued shopping experience where you can grab consumables among the eclectic Anna Maria Island charm that dazzles so many of our Island enthusiast. Below you can browse Grocery options on Anna Maria Island as we...
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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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Nothing "General" about this Store!
Nothing “General” about this Store!
Anna Maria General store is one of the island’s best assets to vacationers and residents alike. They offer grocery items, both hot and cold deli sandwiches and delicious bakery treats from local Hometown Desserts. The AMGS supports local vendors by stocking milk from Bradenton’s own Dakin D...
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Hometown Desserts is a Real Treat!
Hometown Desserts started in 2007 as a home-based business baking goodies using recipes owner Cindy learned from watching her mother and grandmother in their Southern kitchen. Fast forward to 2012-present and Anna Maria is lucky to have this delicious local bakery for all our special occasions (Wednesday is a special occasion, righ...
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Florida Beach Condition Warning Flag System
Anna Maria Island’s main attraction is our beautiful beaches. Water as far as the eye can see, with both the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay hugging our precious home. The best thing we can do in the water is be safe! Florida has a beach flag warning system that uses colored flags to explain the current conditions at any public ...
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