Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Blog

Providing fresh native seafood from Florida’s Gulf Coast to customers from Anna Maria to Bradenton to Longboat Key to Sarasota, the Cortez Bait & Seafood Market also ships fresh seafood overnight to the lower 48 states! This local market is the perfect place to pick up some fresh seafood while on vacation to take it back to your rental for a delicious home-cooked meal! Visit: 4528 119th Street West, Cortez, Florida 34215… Continue Reading Cortez Bait and Seafood Market

The BeacHhouse Restaurant is located on the south end of Anna Maria Island, just west of the quaint Cortez fishing village in Bradenton Beach. Perfect for families, the BeacHhouse has plenty of room for kids to play on the beach while the adults enjoy the sunset, a tropical drink and fresh Florida seafood. Both locals and tourists alike enjoy the waterfront fine dining, “Florida-style” from the inside dining room or… Continue Reading BeacHhouse Restaurant

If one scoop is good then two scoops are even better. Two Scoops Ice Cream Parlor & Coffee Café on Anna Maria Island is located in Bayview Plaza at the north end of Anna Maria Island. Known for its 32 flavors of homemade ice cream, Two Scoops opened in October 2007, and quickly become an island favorite. Two Scoops is a fun place where the customers come in with a smile… Continue Reading Two Scoops Ice Cream Shop

An award-winning restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining with views of Tampa Bay, Egmont Key and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Recently voted “best overall restaurant” with exceptional cuisine, fine wines  and 10 lagers and ales on tap. Visit: 111 Bay Blvd. South, Anna Maria, Florida 34216 Contact: 941-778-1515 Connect: Website

In a building, formerly and fondly remembered as “The Old IGA,” Ginny’s & Jane E’s Bakery Cafe and Island Coastal Store offers wonderful food to go with island décor and the uncomplicated lifestyle of Anna Maria Island. Conveniently located on the corner of Gulf Drive and Magnolia Street in Anna Maria just steps to the beach and the Coastal Cottages AMI office, the Coastal Island Store and exceptional food attracts locals… Continue Reading Ginny’s & Jane E’s

Located on the bayside of north Longboat Key in the heart of Longboat Village, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was built in 1912. Spared when a 1921 hurricane wiped out large chunks of the island, this “Old Florida”-style restaurant is considered one of the 12 oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key. It serves fresh, local seafood in a unique atmosphere on beautiful Sarasota Bay, has a private dock and offers… Continue Reading Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub

At Harry’s Grill you’ll find a fun, casual atmosphere, great eats and a fabulous but affordable wine list. There’s beer, too! Harry’s food is all fresh and homemade right in its spotless kitchen. Enjoy the delicious breakfast croissants, sandwiches and wraps or the fish and burgers later on in the day.  Eat inside in the air conditioning or on the outdoor patio. Harry’s Grill is located just across the street from Coastal… Continue Reading Harry’s Grill

Hurricane Hanks Pub & Grub is open seven days a week and offers liquor and dining services.  Enjoy the island atmosphere in a casual setting. You can dine-in or take out and enjoy while relaxing in your own vacation rental! Hours: Monday-Thursday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Bar Hours: Daily: 11:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Visit: 5346 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Contact: 941-778-5788 Connect: www.facebook.com/pages/Hurricane-Hanks

Serving the Island since 1970. TOTAL PET CARE  Surgery-Dentistry-Boarding-Day Care-Baths-Food & Supplies-24 hour Emergency-Drop Off & Pick Up.   Dr. William V. Bystrom, DVM Monday-Friday 8-5:30 Wednesdays 8:30-Noon Holmes Beach Center 5343 Gulf Drive, Suite 900 941-778-2445

The Island Cabana is a resort lifestyle fashion boutique that has something for everyone in both merchandise and price! You’ll find a large open shop with island-inspired items ranging from classic straw handbags — reminiscent of Nantucket Baskets — to antique buoys from the Baltic Sea and Indian Ocean. For the ultimate Florida living, The Island Cabana offers resort style clothing. You’ll also find jewelry, from fashion to museum quality pieces,… Continue Reading The Island Cabana