Our Insider’s Guide to AMI
Cities of Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island’s seven miles consist of three distinct municipalities, the Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, City of Anna Maria. Although when traveling along the island one might not recognize one community from the other, they each have distinguishing...
Beaches & Weather
Anna Maria has 7 miles of beautiful soft white sand beaches. That’s probably why you are here to enjoy it! Let’s do our best to keep these beaches beautiful. Please adhere to the following general public beach rules. · No consumption or possession of alcoholic...
Piers of Anna Maria Island
Rod and Reel Pier 875 N. Shore Dr., Anna Maria Island, FL Hidden away on the North end of the Island, you will find what’s left of “old Florida” on the Rod and Reel Pier which stretches 350 feet out into the blue waters of Tampa Bay. This pier has one of the best...
Getting Around
Getting Here The three closest public airports are.... Tampa International Airport (TPA) St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE) Sarasota/Bradenton Airport (SRQ) Tampa International is the largest hub with most major airlines, is only about an hour's...
Beach, Bikes, & Boats Rentals
Here are some local vendors which offer any additional amenities you may need during your stay! As a reminder items being delivered and picked up must be done so on the days on your arrival and departures. Please do not give your personal e-lock code out to any...
Island Events
The Bradenton Area River Regatta February The Bradenton Area will host the third annual Formula 2 (F-2) powerboat regatta along the Manatee River. Held on both sides of the River on Bradenton’s Riverwalk and downtown Palmetto, the F-2 tunnel boats explode from...
The Yummy Stuff
Anna Maria The Donut Experiment– make your own donuts ★¢ Anna Maria General Store– to go deli, grocery, dessert, and beer/wine ★¢ Anna Maria Olive Oil Outpost– pasta, cheese, wine, and olive oil ★ Hometown Desserts– amazing cheesecake and key lime cake! Poppo’s...
The Boozy Stuff
Anna Maria The Waterfront Restaurant. With award winning mixologists and a happy hour from 4:30 -6:30 pm bar side only you don't want to miss this place. Across from the Anna Maria City Pier, at 111 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria Fl.34216. The Sandbar Restaurant is a...
The Fun Stuff
There is a lot to do on and around the island… shopping, catching a show at Island Players Theater, perusing the Pine Avenue shops in ‘downtown’ Anna Maria, being adventurous with some local watersports, trying out your hand at some shore or pier fishing, private boat...
Fishing the Island
While many come to Anna Maria Island for the sun and beaches with seven miles of shoreline, jetties, fishing piers, bridges and canals, anglers are bound to catch Redfish, Snapper, Mackerel, Black Drum, Snook, Trout and Amberjack. Pier fish at one of three island...
Spring Training
Not only do we have some of the USA's best beaches... we have got some killer baseball teams that come to join us in the sunshine for a few weeks every year! Stay wit us on the beach and day-trip to catch a game in one of the many nearby teams in the Grapefruit...
Rainy Day Fun
Please take cover during storms as lightning is a REAL threat in Florida. Sunshine, storms, clouds, and rain are all part of what makes Florida… Florida. I know it is a disappointment when you travel to the beach and your day gets rained out or the beach conditions...
Churches
Here is a brief guide to the churches on Anna Maria and hours of worship, for more detailed information of services and directions please follow the links to their own sites. Church of the AnnunciationSituated in Holmes Beach, the Church of the Annunciation has come a...
Emergencies
In the event of an emergency please contact 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Police (Non-Emergency) Anna Maria 941-708-8899 cityofannamaria.com Holmes Beach 5801 Marina Drive Holmes Beach 941-708-5807 holmesbeachfl.org Bradenton Beach 941-778-6311 cityofbradentonbeach.com West...
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