Florida
The Rundown on Red Tide on Anna Maria Island, FL
With all the media coverage and attention for Red Tide, it is important to narrow down the facts for Anna Maria Island specifically. We are keeping a close eye on it every day, as the status of it can change often. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission provides the most accurate information through a daily updated map on the concent
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Rod and Reel Pier in Anna Maria City Is Good Eat's
The Rod and Reel Pier is an institution in Anna Maria City. Ask a local on Anna Maria Island where to eat and just about everyone has Rod & Reel Pier restaurant in their top three. The Rod & Reel Restaurant is located in Anna Maria City and is the most Northern eatery on Anna Maria Island. The r
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The Ringling -The John and Mable Ringling Museum
The Ringling museum is a great day trip from Anna Maria Island into Sarasota. The museum is located right off Sarasota Bay just a short 30 minutes drive away. This is truly an amazing museum, and a must visit for art lovers!
John and Mable Ringling built their home and museum in 1927 and left their beautiful grounds and buildings
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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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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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Mandatory Electronic System Travel Authorization for Foreign Travelers
In 2008 Congress enacted legislation to expand the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The new law required that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) develop an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to gather biographic information from nationals of the soon-to-be 34 VWP countries traveling to the U.S. in advance
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Outdoor Dining Anna Maria Island - Dine and Drink El Fresco!
Outdoor Dining on Anna Maria Island is the quintessential way to hang out in beautiful tropical climate! There’s nothing better than when going out to grab a bite to eat or drinks, having the warm island breeze surrounding you. Some of the wonderful restaurants I’ve listed below have beautiful water views of either the crystal clea
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Minnie's Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant in Holmes Beach
Minnie’s is a great breakfast and lunch restaurant. The diner like restaurant plays oldies music that the waitresses sometimes sing to. It is seat yourself so if you see a table free sit-on-down. There is a very large table close to the cashier which is used mostly for single diners. Minnie’s is very local a
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Sea World Is a Great Orlando Day Trip From Anna Maria Island
SeaWorld is the perfect Anna Maria Orlando day trip for visitors. In addition, United Kingdom visitors typically hit Orlando for about 3-5 days then come to Anna Maria Island for a week long REAL vacation.
Sea World is just a short drive from Anna Maria Island making it a great Orlando day trip destination. If you can g
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