Sports & Recreation

Did you know that anyone born after January 1, 1988 is required to have a Florida Boating Certificate and a photo ID to operate a boat? Do you know how do you get a license? By simply completing the America’s Boating Course offered by the Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron. This basic boating course is held on two consecutive Saturdays, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the first...

When you want to get away from the beach and add some excitement to your Anna Maria Island vacation, spend the day or a few hours at TreeUmph, Southwest Florida’s only elevated adventure course! About a 45-minute drive from AMI, at TreeUmph! you’ll feel the exhilaration of climbing, zip lining, swinging and free-falling from 15 to 60 feet in the air . . . all while harnessed to equipment designed...

Just a 15-minute drive from Anna Maria Island, Bowlero Bradenton – previously AMF Bradenton Lanes – offers traditional bowling on 64 lanes in a completely renovated center that features a new Qubica scoring system. Relax and take a break in the separate bar that features two flat-screen TVs, a 96-inch projection-screen TV, dart boards, pool tables and some family-friendly arcade games. Open to midnight every day except Friday and Saurday...

Astro Skate and Family Fun Center is dedicated to providing safe, clean, family friendly fun with an emphasis on a high value experience at an economical cost. Home of the world famous Party Pandas, this family owned and operated business started over 32 years ago and has three locations, with its most recent location opening in 2010 in Bradenton. With a large wood skating floor, dance rooms, inflatable bounce houses,...

Nestled inside the heart of Bradenton, just minutes away from the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island, Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club offers an 18-hole course that can challenge golfers of all ages and handicaps. The 3,964 yard course has a course rating of 56.3 and slope rating of 113 on “Champion” Bermuda grass with a par of 61. Voted the #1 golf course in Bradenton in 2007, the Club is...

Originally opened in 1926, Tampa Bay Downs is one of America’s oldest racetracks and the only Thoroughbred track on the west coast of Florida. Since being purchased by its current owner in 1986, Tampa Bay Downs has been undergoing improvements including a 7/8th miles grass track with a 1/4-mile chute to make it one of the most popular turf courses in North America. The Race Complex also has a golf...

The only place in the Tampa Bay area where you can experience the thrill of European-Style Indoor Karting! Ride a powerful Italian electric OTL Pro-Kart up to 45mph against your friends, family or coworkers. They also have kiddie karts available that can reach speeds of 20mph. you must be at least 6 years old and 48” to ride the kiddie karts, or 55” to ride the adult karts. The challenging...

Located just north of the Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton, Florida, the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex is a 115,000 square foot “igloo-like” complex offering recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. The complex features two NHL-size ice rinks, a 13,500 square foot indoor soccer/football field, a fitness center, video game room, concessions area, a hockey pro shop and massage therapists. The complex also offers group and private skating lessons...

Home of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning and the Arena Football League’s Tampa Storm, this venue changed names in August 2014 and is now known as Amalie Arena. The arena is Tampa’s premier entertainment venue hosting more than 150 events annually, including sporting events, concerts, political debates, comedy and family shows. The doors to the 670,000-square-foot Amalie Arena (originally called the Ice Palace) first opened on October 12, 1996 with its first...

No matter what you call it — putt putt, mini golf, miniature golf, mini putt putt or adventure golf — you will enjoy 18 holes of outdoor fun at Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf. Play amid rushing waters, mysterious caves and waterfalls on mountainous tropical terrain for a truly unique Florida miniature golf experience. Make it a true Florida adventure by taking the opportunity to feed the real live alligators that...