Anna Maria Island
Tropical Storm Fay - Timelines and Information
8-19-08 : 8:00 PM
No rain. Not much wind. This will be our last entry unless Fay loops around from the East Coast. All is well in paradise on Anna Maria Island.
8-19-08 : 4:19 PM
Sunshine has come out on Anna Maria Island!! About 4 minutes of rain up to this point today.
8-19-08 : 2 PM
No rain
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Cafe on the Beach, Anna Maria Island
Ok everyone, I have a restaurant you all have to try! The Café on the Beach is the place to be on the weekends or any day really. On the weekends you can enjoy the famous “All You Can Eat” pancake breakfast. Friends of mine were there recently and said, “It isn’t just pancakes. You actually get a full breakf
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Advanced Surfing Information for Anna Maria City
I would love for everyone to think I am a cool surfer dude and all this advanced information came from my vast knowledge of surfing. Unfortunately, I have to give credit to a surfer web site that gives more details on the characteristics of surfing just off White avenue in Anna Maria City. WannaSurf.com…yup, the s
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Cortez Kitchen Restaurant 1/2 Mile From Anna Maria Island
Cortez Kitchen is a unique “hangout” restaurant that may not be the perfect romantic setting however the seafood is very fresh. Outdoor picnic bench seating both covered and uncovered are in close proximity to the boat docks. So….while eating your inexpensive “rustic” lunch or dinner you can sometimes watch boats come i
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Beach Volleyball on Anna Maria Island
Some fun organized activities for your vacation include beach volleyball. While relaxing on the coastline of Anna Maria Island, beach games are a must.
Beach Volleyball Anna Maria Island
If you can assemble a team from your own friends and family, we suggest visiting Manatee public beach. Find it at the end of Manatee Avenue or rou
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Anna Maria Island Manatee Public Beach
Located in Holmes Beach, it allows for easy access since it is at the end of Manatee Avenue/SR64. This is one of three access points to the island.
The Public Beach boasts a very large FREE parking area that handles 120 parking spots however there are plenty of times that the parking is not adequate for the demand. Manatee Avenue
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Baseball Softball Field Anna Maria Island
Enjoy the baseball softball field Anna Maria Island style. Get a baseball game going at Birdie Tebbetts Field in Holmes Beach on beautiful Anna Maria Island!
Baseball Softball Field Anna Maria Island
The baseball diamond is open to the public so anyone can hit the ball around. It’s always a good idea to stay flexible. Have an
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Anna Maria Island Surfing
Anna Maria Island surfing and wake boarding are popular pass time for locals and visitors alike.
Anna Maria Island Surfing Spots
Locals know the best surfing is off of the White Avenue beach access in the city of Anna Maria. The floor of the Gulf of Mexico offers very favorable surfing conditions. The surf isn’t world class,
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Birds Nesting Anna Maria Island - Spring is Here!
The spring nesting season is upon us here on Anna Maria Island. At the north end of the island, near Bean Point, and also in mid-Anna Maria. Where the beach is extremely wide and covered with small dunes and patches of beach grass, the seabirds are nesting.
Nesting shorebirds
Terns, black skimmers and sanderlings are sitting o
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