Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Blog

Seaduced Watercraft Adventures offers a variety of watercraft rentals, tours and classes. Available watercraft to rent include pontoons boats, deck boats, jet skis and sea squirts. Guides and captains are available if you would like to learn the area, or if you would just rather sit back and relax and let someone else drive the boat for you. They also provide sailing classes, sunset cruises, boat tours, snorkeling and boat… Continue Reading Seaduced Watercraft Adventures

Bradenton Beach Marina is a full service marina and boatyard located just off the Intracoastal Waterway on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Centrally located between Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay, Bradenton Beach Marina is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico via Longboat Pass. Family-owned and operated, the business was established in 1982. All boats are equipped with sunshade bimini tops, comfortable and easy to pilot. The staff at Bradenton Beach… Continue Reading Bradenton Beach Marina

Captain Mike Greig commands the “Sally D”, a 2001 24-foot Robin outboard custom flats boat. He has spent 35 years fishing in the local Anna Maria, Tampa Bay, and Sarasota waters. He knows where and when they are biting and how to catch them. He can help you catch fish such as Cobia, Permit, Tarpon, Trout, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Snook, Kingfish, and Flounder. He follows sound catch and release… Continue Reading Captain Mike’s Fishing Charters

A can’t miss store on Anna Maria Island! Well known for the exotic birds out on the sidewalk, the Sun and Surf Lifestyle Apparel has a large selection of clothing, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. They carry brands such as Life is Good, Guy Harvey, Santiki, and many more. Continue Reading Sun and Surf

There is nothing like some family fun on Anna Maria Island after a day at the beach than a round of mini golf! The Fish Hole is located in Bradenton Beach and is open seven days a week. This unique setting, is not your typical miniature golf course — it looks more like a botanical garden and there are plenty of live fish for kids (or adults) to feed in… Continue Reading The Fish Hole Miniature Golf

Joe’s Eats and Sweets is a great place to pick up ice cream after a day at the beach or after dinner. The homemade ice cream, offered in a variety of flavors, is absolutely delicious! Other items sold include freshly ground coffee, herbal teas, hot dogs, chili dogs, milk shakes, candy, soft drinks and cookies. In addition to homemade fudge and several sucrose-free ice cream flavors. Joe’s Eats and Sweets located in a… Continue Reading Joe’s Eats and Sweets

Located in Bradenton Beach, the Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar features fresh local and imported seafood, steaks, ribs, pastas and more, along with great appetizers, sandwiches and munchies. The Anna Maria Island waterfront restaurant is divided into three areas: the dining room inside, the patio/bar and the dockside bar. The full lunch and dinner menus are available in all areas with the patio and dockside bar also offering lighter fare.… Continue Reading Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar

Owned and operated by the Mannino family since 1982, they brought a little bit of Italy to the Island from their origins in Sicily. Famous around the island for its handmade pizzas, they also serve other Italian favorites such as Ziti, Spaghetti, Stromboli  Calzones, and Chicken Parmesan.  There is a small inside eating area and outside patio area. Deliver services or takeout available. 201 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 941-778-0771 Hours:… Continue Reading Oma’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant

Located in Longboat Key, Harry’s Continental Kitchen invites you to relax and enjoy the beautifully prepared flavors from their culinary team. Their mission is to bring exciting, exquisitely real, gourmet cuisine to the area. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials featuring fresh seafood, soups, salads, sides, and other delicious dishes. They also have a service where they will cook the fish you catch! Just call… Continue Reading Harry’s Continental Kitchen

Not too far from Anna Maria Island is Bonefish Grill, a casual dining seafood restaurant located in Bradenton. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, the menu includes seafood dishes from shrimp, scallops, tuna, swordfish and crab, along with American dishes of steak and hamburgers. There are also daily specials as well as the signature Bang Bang Shrimp (pictured) for only $5 on Wednesdays. Gluten-free and kids’ menus available as well. Hours: Monday through Wednesday… Continue Reading Bonefish Grill