Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Blog

The Center of Anna Maria Island has been the heart of the Island community for over 50 years. From its humble beginnings as a one-room center for teens to its new larger building with something for everyone in the community, it has always been envisioned that the Center would be a place of creative discovery, exploration and enlightenment. Whether you are a permanent or temporary visitor, the AMICC has great… Continue Reading The Center of Anna Maria Island

Welcome to the Stray Dog, a 43-foot Torres sport fish equipped with state-of-the-art electronics and exceeds all US Coast Guard regulation and safety requirements. You can choose from a variety of fishing trips from family fu’ trips of only 4- and 6-hours, or full day 8- and 10-hour trips, to a longer range of 12-, 14-, and 16-hour trips. Up to six passengers are welcome and the dock is located conveniently in… Continue Reading Stray Dog Offshore Sportfishing

Ride out on the Wolfmouth with Captain Wayne Genthner to catch a large variety of local fish! He offers Bay fishing or Gulf Fishing for four to six hours time periods. The Wolfmouth is a 28-foot custom, offshore ready, commercial catamaran by Twin-Vee boats and can comfortably fit up to six adults. It is equipped with a marine head (bathroom) and broad hardtop. The Wolfmouth is also available for cruising… Continue Reading Wolfmouth Charters

Captain Gary Zink and his crew offer years of experience providing their guests the best opportunity to catch grouper, snapper, Key West grunts, porgies, sharks, barracudas, trigger fish, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and many more! You’ll enjoy deep sea fishing on the Eddy Lee, U.S. Coast Guard certified to carry 49 passengers, but trips are normally limited to 24 passengers so it is not crowded and there are more fish to… Continue Reading Cortez Deep Sea Fishing

Fish the Anna Maria Island area with Captain Tom Chaya. His local knowledge of fishing in the local area for 30 years will help you fish the Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico waters like a native. Capt. Tom offers a variety of different fishing locations: backwater/backcountry, flats, bay, and offshore. Have fun catching snook, tarpon, permit, trout, redfish, snapper, grouper, cobia, kingfish, mackerel, and flounder. http://annamariafishingcharters.com/

You Only Live Once! YOLO Adventures offers parasailing, sunset cruises, eco tours, dolphin watching and much more . . . Choose from a variety of adventures from parasailing, jet skiing, sunset cruises, eco-tours, dolphin watching and much more! Whoever you are, however old or young, YOLO Adventures has something that will add a special memory to your vacation. Whether you want to soar above the water at 500 feet with an unrivaled… Continue Reading YOLO Adventures

H2O Watersportz is your best choice for a full range of fun on the waters of Anna Maria Sound, Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay. We are an authorized CraigCat dealer and can sell you one of the best sport water crafts in the world. H2O offers boat rentals, charters and tours. Spending the day exploring the waterways is exciting and fun aboard our roomy pontoon boats, new Yamaha VX110 Deluxe… Continue Reading H2O Watersportz

Experience the joy of sailing with Spice Sailing Charters! Capt. Ed Hartung (USCG licensed) commands the 30-foot Catalina ZigZag. Join him for a half day or sunset cruise on the beautiful waters of Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Take a turn at the helm or just sit back and watch the dolphins play. They also offer sailing lessons and at-sea memorial services. All cruises include complimentary soft drinks… Continue Reading Spice Sailing Charters

Located in historic Cortez Fishing Center at the southeast foot of Cortez Bridge, Cortez Sailing Adventures offers public, daily sailing tours into the Gulf or the Intracoastal Waterway from 10:00 a.m. until sunset. In addition, they offer private charters and special event sails aboard Quest and Phantom II! Just pick your charter, then choose your adventure between: Eco/historic tours Corporate incentives One- and Two-Yacht Team Building programs Wedding and engagement parties… Continue Reading Cortez Sailing Adventures

Extremely wide at either 18- or 23 ft- combined with its 41-foot length, Kathleen D Sailing Catamarans provide a flat, stable, easy ride. No hanging on, no leaning and no getting wet. Ample covered bridgedecks with convertible roll down windows have plenty of seating and tables for serving. The forward bridgedeck and trampolines get you out on the “Magic Carpet” – in the fresh air and sunlight, listening to wind… Continue Reading Kathleen D Sailing Catamaran