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.
Our Favorite Island Restaurants (Top 13)
There is no shortage of great restaurants on Anna Maria Island. And it seems each year a new establishment opens up that offers even more yummy food options for us locals and visitors to enjoy. So picking our top restaurants was quite a challenge. Check out our favorite Island restaurants, and let us know how our list compares to y...
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Holmes Beach Public Basketball Court on Anna Maria Island
Beach days may be the main attraction on Anna Maria Island, but sometimes the family is ready to trade the sand for a little friendly competition.
The Holmes Beach public basketball court gives visitors an easy way to stay active while vacationing on Anna Maria Island. Located near the end of 62nd Street in Holmes Beach, the court...
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BEST Anna Maria Island Pizza Places
If you’re looking for great pizza on Anna Maria Island, then this is the post for you. Keep reading to learn more about the Island pizza places:
Pizzano’s: A great pizza place for families that want more than pizza. They have take out, delivery and dine in. Dine in has 8-10 tables as well as 2-3 picnic tables outside.&n...
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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 Stores on & Near Anna Maria Island: A Vacationer's Guide
One of the perks of staying in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental is having your own kitchen. Whether you're planning pancake breakfasts before heading to the beach, packing a cooler for the day or cooking fresh Gulf seafood for dinner, knowing where to buy groceries can make vacation planning much easier.
Anna Maria Island has ...
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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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