Anna Maria Island
Welcome to Anna Maria Island – home of stunning sunsets, wooden piers and charming shops. Unpretentious and proud, this is where you can enjoy fine dining while wiggling your toes in the sand, ride the free trolley up and down the island, and spend the most relaxing vacation of your life.
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Shop Around the Bradenton Area |
| If there's a bargain to be had, a style to be worn or a market to be shopped, you'll find it here in Anna Maria Island, Bradenton and... |
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Best Bets: Dining |
| On an island? In a house? Watching sunset? With your spouse? We think Dr. Seuss would have a rhyme or two about dining in Anna Maria Island, Longboat... |
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Where to Play and Watch Sports |
| For some people, it's not enough to simply laze about on the beach. We're not sure who those people are, but surely they would appreciate our... |
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Anna Maria Island at a Glance |
| Anna Maria Island may be one of the most unpretentious places left on the planet. No one’s consulting their schedule via smartphone or looking... |
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Top 10 Anna Maria Island Experiences |
| 1) Wake up early. Yes, we said it. Wake up early while on vacation. Trust us, it's worth it. Because if you wake up early, you can walk the beach... |
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Shop, Dine, Stay on Bridge Street |
| When you need gifts, décor, clothes and other trinkets that can't be found anywhere else, the place to go is Bridge Street on Anna Maria... |
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Ride the Trolley to Anna Maria Attractions |
| Did you know that Anna Maria Island offers free trolley service with stops all along the island? Sure, you can stop anywhere you like, but we've... |
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Itinerary for the Shopping-ista |
| For the "shopping-istas" out there, there’s plenty of spending to be done on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, and in the mainland... |
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Where to Go for Sunset |
| Celebrate the sunset at Anna Maria Island’s Bridge Street Bistro. Every night at the magic moment, a gong rings and the crowd sings "You... |
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Shop Around in Bradenton and Beyond |
| Whether you’re looking for a great bargain or the perfect souvenir to remind you of your beach vacation once you get home, you’ll find... |
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Shopping Getaways in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch |
| The destination offers an abundance of fabulous shopping both near the shore and just a short jaunt away from this secluded beach paradise. ... |
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Ice Cream Shops on Anna Maria Island |
| Florida’s Gulf Islands is full of sweet shops for a cool treat after a long day in the sand. Visitors can take the free Manatee Trolley on Anna... |
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Ride Horseback on the Beach |
| Horse surfing started right here in Palma Sola Bay.Tim Mattox of Beach Horses (www.beachhorses.com; 941-907-7272) and his guides lead you on a sunset... |
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Accommodations |
| Get away from it all in a beachside vacation rental, condo, bed & breakfast, hotel chain or campground. |
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Island Creperie |
| Taste authentic French crepes at Island Creperie on Anna Maria Island's Bridge Street ... and try out your French! |
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Beach Bistro |
| Dine in "foodie heaven" at the Zagat-rated Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island. Be sure to check the tables around you; you might just spot a celebrity. |
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Welcome to the Bradenton Area |
| Watch why visitors flock to Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. |
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Anna Maria Island |
| Anna Mara Island's crystal-blue waters and white sands are just the beginning of the island's appeal. |
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Surfing |
| Want a gnarly surfing lesson without wiping out? Find out what makes Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key great for surfing. |
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Horse Surfing |
| The new sport of horse surfing lets you "swim" with horses as they wade through Palma Sola Bay off Anna Maria Island. |
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Sea Turtles |
| Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch monitors sea turtle nests, marking off the areas and educating visitors on how to help protect hatchlings. |
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Shopping |
| Browse the funky beach shops of Anna Maria Island, stroll the boutiques of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch and score bargains at Ellenton Premium Outlets near Bradenton. |
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