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New Beach Under Way!
This year's renourishment project started July 8th by 78th St in Holmes Beach with the new beach being well under way. Due to storms and natural erosion this procedure is necessary every few years. This is the 5th time after the initial project in 1992. Altogether 5.5...
Anna Maria Island RE-OPENED!
Welcome back to all our new and returning guests! Our beautiful Anna Maria Island is re-opened and ready to welcome you again for short-term vacation rentals. After weeks of a stay at home order Governor DeSantis entered Florida into phase 1 on May 4th and lifted the...
North Shore Café on Pine Ave
The new place to be on AMI is the North Shore Café that just opened at 304 Pine Avenue on Anna Maria Island. The former little preschool known as "School for Constructive Play" received a major overhaul and Team Duncan has been waiting patiently (impatiently) it...
Einreiseverbot in die USA
Ein Ferienbesuch auf Anna Maria Island gestaltet sich zur Zeit sehr schwierig, da es im Rahmen der Coronavirus-Krise zu verstärkten Einreisekontrollen und Einreisesperren in die USA kommt. Seit dem 13. März 2020 wird nur noch bestimmten Personen aus Europa die...
Doctor's Office
The latest hot spot on Anna Maria Island is "The Doctor’s Office". Housed in what was formerly the Island doctor’s office in Holmes Beach, the proprietors Sean Murphy and Susan Timmins of Beach Bistro and Eat Here added another fantastic island endeavor. Instead of...
Annual Cortez Stone Crab Festival
The stone crab season started Oct 15 and Cortez fishermen are bringing in this delicious seafood to the docks over the last several weeks. This weekend at the 8th Annual Cortez Stone Crab & Music Festival the crab claws will be the featured attraction. In the...
Symphony on the Sand
Spend an elegant afternoon in the sand and enjoy three hours of music by the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra. "Symphony on the Sand" is the 7th annual event held this Saturday, Nov 9th on Coquina Beach at the South end of the island in Bradenton Beach...
Mullet Smoke Off!
Are you ready for some of the best fish treats of the area? Don't miss this year's Terra Ceia Island Mullet Smoke Off and head to Seabreeze Park, 55 Horseshoe Loop Road, 34250 this Saturday, November 2, 2019. Hundreds of other folks will too! From 11 am to 6 pm you...
Beach Yoga
Anna Maria Island has the perfect balance of relaxation and fun things to do. Why not combine two spiritual experiences to the ultimate outdoor worship in a session of Beach Yoga? For the Yoga lovers – can you imagine the serenity of the gentle breeze on your body...
Friday Night Lights
Football season is just around the corner - yeah!!! Are you ready to see some great action and support local kids then Friday Night Lights is for you! While you are visiting Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach - catch some great High School Football at our...
Summer Golfing
Are you spending any time on beautiful Anna Maria Island during the summer time and like golfing? A great way to explore the many different golf courses in the vicinity is summer golfing with the Big Summer Golf Card. If offers discounted rates that are not available...
What to do on rainy Days?
Florida is associated with sunshine and beaches but what to do on rainy days? Luckily, there are many indoor activities offered in the vicinity of Anna Maria Island. Besides the typical alternatives like movies, bowling and shopping visit one of the great museums in...
Salty Turtle
This darling Anna Maria Island home will make anyone feel welcome! Salty Turtle offers a great location on the Northern end of Holmes Beach and West of Gulf Drive. It comes with ground level convenience and a private pool in the backyard. Just bask in the tropical...
4th of July Festivities on Anna Maria Island!
Are you one of the lucky ones to spend the holiday week in this part of the world to take part in the 4th of July festivities on Anna Maria Island? If so be prepared to enjoy a full day of fun! It starts with the yearly 4th of July parade organized by the AMI...
Lazy Hammock on Anna Maria Island
Welcome to Lazy Hammock on Anna Maria Island! If you are looking for a tropical, laid back escape with all the bells and whistles stop your search right now! Lazy Hammock has it all! This amazing north-end canal front home offers everything you need to make this your...
Beach Time on Anna Maria Island!
Summer is here and beach time on Anna Maria Island officially starts! School is out, the Gulf waters are warming up and locals as tourists are flocking to the beach. Just remember a few hints and have a great time enjoying sand and surf! Beach flag warning system Look...
Violetta Cottage
If you are looking for Anna Maria Island charm consider Violetta Cottage for your next Florida vacation. Located on the Southern end of the island, this ground level home is just a minute away from the Gulf of Mexico. The cottage features 3 bedroom and 1.5 bath and a...
Birds of Anna Maria Island
The birds of Anna Maria Island are just another part of the ecologically diverse paradise that is known for its sugar white, powdery beaches on the Gulf coast of Florida. Bird lovers will experience many sightings along the beach or in the sanctuaries on the island...
Turtle Season 2019
Turtle Season 2019 is fast approaching on Anna Maria Island. The official start date is May 1st and will last through October 31, 2019. It is that time of year when special beach rules are in place to protect the threatened sea turtles that are coming ashore to lay...
Sailfish Beach Resort
Come and relax at the Sailfish Beach Resort on the sugar white beaches of Anna Maria Island! This unique, laid back, Old Florida style accommodation guarantees a memorable beach vacation! Sailfish Beach Resort is a fantastic ground level Gulf front paradise. There are...
Our three quaint island towns of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach have their own distinctive personalities. Each offers a wide variety of real estate on Anna Maria Island and unique choices for Anna Maria Island beach houses rentals.
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