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Beach Bums Island Attitude

Beach Bums is the best rental shop on Anna Maria Island. We are very proud of our large, meticulously maintained, rental fleet of bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, surreys, sunfish sailboats, baby equipment and beach supplies, electric golf carts, and electric bikes! We even have a marine biologist on staff to conduct kayak eco-tours. We offer [...] Read more
Blue Marlin Restaurant

Blue Marlin Restaurant

Located in an original 1920’s cottage on historic Bridge Street, the Blue Marlin restaurant serves only the freshest local seafood. Our beer & wine bar features nautical ship-lamps providing cozy lighting for an intimate dining experience. The charming courtyard offers a great covered deck, corn-hole and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Take a [...] Read more
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Anna Maria Fishing Charter – Capt. Mike’s Charters

For Information & Reservations Call Captain Mike C. Greig (941) 778-1404 Web Site: www.fishannamaria.com AMISUN Article: www.amisun.com/reeltime.htm Fishing charter details: 24′ Custom Sport Fishing Vessel Half Days & Full days Backwater: Snook, Redfish, Trout Gulf: Permit, Tarpon, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper Tarpon Fishing Book Early for June & July Beat the Heat: 5 P.M. – Dark [...] Read more
Sunny Shoppers

Sunny Shoppers

Simplifying the lives of residents and visitors alike, Sunny Shoppers is a personalized shopping and delivery service. We offer our shopping and delivery service in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Whether you are vacationing or are lucky enough to live here, Sunny Shoppers is in the business of giving you back your free time. We are [...] Read more
The Fish Hole - Miniature Golf

The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

The Fish Hole offers an 18 hole adventure golf course featuring; Misters around the course to take the edge off the Florida sun Native Florida plants with identification tags occupy the landscaped grounds 3000 gallon pond stocked with many koi of all sizes and colors Party packages Anna Maria Island location Hours: 9am – 9pm [...] Read more
Acqua Aveda Salon Spa Store

Acqua Aveda on the beach

Acqua Aveda Spas in Holmes Beach Florida is a green conscious salon and spa with a true commitment to eco-sustainable business practices. Acqua Aveda offers resort spa services, hair design, massage and body treatments, mens spa, natural nails, and skin care. Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Tue, Thu: 9:00 AM [...] Read more
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Fun and More Rentals

With Fun and More Rentals you can rent vacation equipment and supplies by phone and have them delivered directly to your vacation destination of choice. Beach items, baby furniture and supplies, bike rentals, kayak and watersport rentals and so much more. Now serving Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key. Free delivery on Anna [...] Read more
Duffys Tavern - Hamburger Heaven

Duffy’s Tavern

Duffy’s Tavern is known for their “world famous burger and coldest beer in town.” Family-owned and operated for over 35 years by Pat Geyer, she and her five daughters continue to offer beachgoers an island attitude in a charming surrounding. Come and see why Duffy’s Tavern was voted one of the top 10 “hamburger heavens” [...] Read more
The Sterling Anvil Jewelry Shop

The Sterling Anvil Jewelry Shop

The Sterling Anvil has been in business on Anna Maria Island since 1971 and carries a selection of handcrafted 14k gold and sterling silver jewelry. HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday CLOSED The Sterling Anvil 5508 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Fl 34217 Phone: [...] Read more
Eat Here Anna Maria Island

Eat Here

Eat Here provides casual sophisticated island-style dinning and maintains the high culinary standards patrons have come to expect from owner Sean Murphy. Filled with vibrant decor and sculpture from the gulf coast area’s most recognized local artists, Eat Here has a sophisticated energy that is accentuated by giclée reproduction tabletops, an imported french community table [...] Read more
Beach Bistro Surfside - Anna Maria Island

Beach Bistro

The Beach Bistro will provide you with one of the best dining experiences that you have ever had. The Bistro’s focus from inception in 1985 was perfection and this fine restaurant serves only fresh grouper, Prime American beef, domestic lamb and the “best Smoked Salmon in the free world”. The Bistro’s relentless pursuit of excellence [...] Read more
Lightning Bug Golf Cart Rentals

Lightning Bug Electric Low Speed Vehicle Rentals

Lightning Bugz offers golf cart rentals on Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key, Florida. The best way to get around on your island vacation is in the convenience of our golf carts. Our Low Speed Vehicles are 100% electric, street legal, are child seat friendly and can travel upwards of 25mph and have headlights enabling [...] Read more
Harrys Continental Kitchens on Longboat Key

Harry’s Continental Kitchens

Harry’s Continental Kitchens brings exciting, exquisitely real, gourmet cuisine to Longboat Key and the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This restaurant is known as the passionate purveyors of incredibly fresh seafood, soups, salads, sides and other delicious dishes. The food is based on the highest quality ingredients and carefully prepared to enhance, not overwhelm, innate flavors. Harry’s incredible [...] Read more
The SIgn of the Mermaid Restaurant

The Sign of the Mermaid Restaurant

The Sign of the Mermaid Restaurant with it’s cottage ambiance and award-winning dishes is a special place for special occassions. This uinque restaurant offers excellent food and superior service. The menu boasts an unusual and extensive variety of Florida and European selections of inventive formal cuisine including the popular pan-roasted grouper, soft-shell blue crab, lobster [...] Read more
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ABC Rentals

A family owned and operated business, ABC Rentals is a baby and beach equipment rental and retail store. We provide high quality baby equipment including cribs, highchairs, strollers and car seats for families traveling to the Sarasota area. We also rent rollaway beds and deluxe air mattresses. Our beach rentals include umbrellas, beach hammocks, cabanas, [...] Read more
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe offers casual gulf front patio and indoor dining on Anna Maria Island’s beautiful Holmes Beach. We have an abundant menu selection that will please everyone! We are famous for our Pancakes & Sausage. We also have fresh omelettes, 1/2 pound cheese burgers, fish platters, colossal salads and kids meals. Every [...] Read more
Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille

Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille

Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille is a Tex-Mex restaurant on Anna Maria Island. They offer tasty southwestern food at good prices and fast. Enjoy burritos, tacos, salads, nachos, quesadillas, beer, wine and more! Visit Tortilla Bay online at: www.tortilla-bay.com Hours: Monday – Saturday 11am – 9pm Tortilla Bay Southwest Grille 5318 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, Florida [...] Read more
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub offers waterfront dining overlooking the Sarasota Bay. Enjoy a fresh Florida seafood meal inside the quaint dining room or outside on the covered deck overlooking the bay. The Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, is located on the bayside of North Longboat Key in the heart of Longboat Village. [...] Read more
Beachhouse Restaurant

Beachhouse Restaurant

Great Food, Great Beach, Great Fun! The Beachhouse is perfect for families as it has plenty of room for kids to play on the beach while you enjoy the sunset, a tropical drink and fresh Florida seafood. Inside dining Outside dining on the beach Fabulous Florida seafood Local artists performing Beach volleyball courts Beautiful sunsets [...] Read more
Sandbar Seafood & Spirits Restaurant

Sandbar Seafood & Spirits

Located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, the Sandbar restaurant is a favorite of locals and tourists alike for it’s fresh Florida seafood. While dining in our indoor dining room or on the covered deck right on the beach, enjoy a tropical cocktail and a beautiful sunset. Consider this perfect location for your [...] Read more
12th and East Home

12th and East Home

12th and East Home is the crossroads of classic and current home accessories. 1220 East Avenue North, Sarasota, FL 34237 941.365.8205 Store Hours: Tues – Fri 10-6 & Sat 10-4 www.12thandeasthome.com Read more
Hive Creations Handcrafted Jewelry, Art and Decor

Hive Creations Handcrafted Jewelry, Artworks & Decor

Established in 2007, The Hive Creations represents over 300 local, national, and international artists and offers handcrafted jewelry, artwork and exotic decor. Each unique piece is personally handcrafted, so enjoy your visit, find inspiration, and hopefully you can take a little piece of us with you! ~Shopping Hours~ Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm 119 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, [...] Read more
Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost

Olive Oil Outpost

The Olive Oil Outpost in Anna Maria, Florida offers a selection of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pastas, spices, salts, coffee and tea from around the world. Olive Oil Outpost 401 Pine Avenue Anna Maria, Florida 941.896.3132 www.oliveoiloutpost.com Read more
Consider It Done Errands and Personal Assistance

Consider It Done Errands and Personal Assistance

Consider It Done is a professional errand and personal assistance service for individuals and businesses. We will do just about anything you have trouble doing, don’t have time to do or just don’t want to do. If you are on vacation and want more time at the beach and less time in the grocery store, we [...] Read more
Island Yoga Space Anna Maria Island

Island Yoga Space Anna Maria Island

The Island Yoga Space on Anna Maria Island explores the art and science of yoga. The classes draw on a broad array of traditional and contemporary yoga expressions, such as Vinyasa, Prajna and yoga therapy. We help students discover yoga not only as a means to improve their health but also as a path to [...] Read more
My Yellow Shovel Gift Shop

My Yellow Shovel Gift Shop

My Yellow Shovel is the online version of the Sand Dollar on Anna Maria Island. My Yellow Shovel offers home accessories, jewelry, shoes, purses, candles, soaps, glassware, baby bibs and more! Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday: 9:30a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. The Sand Dollar 5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, FL 34217 [...] Read more
Back Alley Gifts and Coffee

Back Alley Gifts & Coffee

The Back Alley is full of wild treasures for funky souls – you will enjoy any time spent in the alley in Bradenton Beach! You will find the Back Alley full of funky art, handmade gifts and great coffee as well as other tasty treats! We are the home for over 100 local artists work. Unique  jewelry, whimsical stained [...] Read more
Relish Vintage and Artisan Boutique

Relish Vintage & Artisan Boutique

Relish Vintage & Artisan Boutique is a place to shop for vintage, recycled, repurposed, handmade, reclaimed, rescued, reused, reimagined, upcycled, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) and artisan creations. Plus, you’ll find some helpful tips, one-of-a-kind products, freebies and interesting project ideas while you’re here too! Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm Wednesday: Open late 10am – [...] Read more
The Anna Maria Island Historical Society

The Anna Maria Island Historical Society

Visit The Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum originally built in 1920 by Anna Maria’s first mayor. The Belle Haven Cottage was built in the early 20s and sat at the end of the City Pier. The Anna Maria City Jail is quite the ‘Kodak moment’ with it’s comical slogans painted for over 60 years. [...] Read more
Island Discount Tackle

Island Discount Tackle

Located on Anna Maria Island, Island Discount Tackle is family owned and operated since 1988. “The Biggest Little Tackle Shop in Florida” is a leading resource for fresh and salt water fishing tackle. With an expanding selection of rods, reels, accessories and tackle, your fishing experience will be optimal. Free Ground shipping to lower 48 [...] Read more