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  Beaches
Sink your toes in the sand at Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the other Manatee County beaches for a glorious throwback to Old Florida. Revisit the days of charming little beach towns: The blue-gr...
  Water Activities
Of course, the Florida’s Gulf Islands area provides a wealth of water activities - in equal parts relaxation and exhilaration. You can enjoy native wildlife in a kayak, or the view high above th...
 
  Golf
With nearly 20 championship Florida golf courses within a 30-minute drive of the Islands, golfers can expect impeccable course play 365 days a year. The world’s most famous golf course architects have...
  Outdoors
Florida’s Gulf Islands is a tropical oasis of nature activities including thriving marine life and plenty of options for up-close and personal experiences for visitors. Anna Maria Island is home to th...
 
  fishing
Whether you’re a seasoned old salt or you’ve never cast a line, Florida’s Gulf Islands caters to anglers of all ages and abilities. Charter boat captains can take you into deep Florida Gulf waters for...
  Sports
Action packed or pure pleasure, you’ll find just the speed you’re looking for in or out of our Bradenton sports facilities. Our Piers, Bike Paths, Parks and Bradenton Sports Facilities give you the ch...
 
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Florida’s Gulf Islands

Located on the southwest Florida coast,
Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton
and Lakewood Ranch provide a way to
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