Anna Maria Island
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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Tampa, Florida International Airport - TIA
You will find flying into Tampa International Airport (TIA) a breeze. Their state of the art luggage return as well as tram service that gets you to and from the terminals is easy and makes your travel day just a little easier. TIA is a short 1.25 hours from Anna Maria Island by way of 275 and the Sky Way Bridge.
If you
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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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Holmes Beach Skate Park
Join our excitement to see the ALL NEW Holmes Beach Skate Park
Originally constructed in 2003, the Holmes Beach skatepark has been well loved and enjoyed by locals. However, after 15 years it was time to repair and improve. With help from one of the designers of the Bradenton Riverwalk skatepark, local businesses and the community,
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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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Skinny's Place Is the Great Greasy Spoon of Anna Maria Island
Skinny’s Place, Circa 1952, is quite the little burger joint that all the locals on Anna Maria Island love. The prices are great, and the food is made to order
What Makes Skinny’s Place So Great?
They offer giant burgers and homemade onion rings that are dipped in a wonderful batter that is always crispy and delicious. Whethe
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Market UPDATE!
Anna Maria Island Real Estate is hot, hot, hot! We are at unprecedented inventory and transaction levels. The Island Real Estate team for years has used inventory versus transactions or better known as “absorption rate” as a leading indicator of real estate appreciation. Absorption Rate is a measure of supply versus demand. We have
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The BEST Little Coffee Haus in Holmes Beach - CLOSED
Unfortunately, as of December 2020 the Island Coffee Haus has Permanently Closed
There might not be a Starbucks on Anna Maria Island, but that surely doesn’t mean you’re out of luck when it comes to grabbing a quick cup of Joe. Just head over to the Island Coffee Haus in Holmes Beach. This cute little coffee shop offers coffee, tea
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