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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,...

Tour of Anna Maria Island the real way, with an Island Pearl Excursion! The Island Pearl is an ex-US Navy “Liberty Launch” for the USS ESSEX carrier. She now serves as a water shuttle service around Anna Maria Island, the Manatee River, and to Fort Desoto on a daily basis. She is also available for excursions out to Egmont Key for swimming, shelling, snorkeling, and exploring. Island Pearl can accommodate...

The Seafood Shack Restaurant & Marina offers the Gulf’s best fresh grouper and deep water, sailboat-friendly marina. Conveniently located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Cortez, just north of the Cortez Bridge, navigating to the north, you’ll discover the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, and the Manatee River. Go south and you’ll come to Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key Pass, and New Pass of Sarasota. The menu also includes black Angus burgers,...

Captain Keith Rogers wants to take you on the trip of a lifetime. All anglers are welcome – from the serious fishing enthusiast to the first timer. Children and seniors are always welcome. Tampa Bay is the largest estuary in Florida and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches and best fishing holes to be found anywhere on earth.  There is a large variety of habitats for fish. Grass flats, oyster...

The Blue Marlin is dedicated to serving only the freshest, local seafood & hearty fare. Our commitment is to bring you the best product the Gulf Coast has to offer. Located in an original 1920’s cottage on historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach where the first bridge to Anna Maria Island was located. Nautical ship-lamps provide cozy lighting at our intimate beer and wine bar. The courtyard, “The Trap Yard”, offers...

Jack Elka Photography is a full service photographer and graphic designer serving the Bradenton, Sarasota, Southwest Florida area, including Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. Areas of expertise include commercial photography, wedding photography, studio, aerial, stock, web and printing. Address: Studio 315, 58th Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: 941-778-2711

Chef and owner, Jackie Estes makes everything from scratch with only the freshest available produce, meats, fish and cheeses. Bagels are “NY style water bagels”, a variety of 18 all freshly baked and delivered daily. Home of the original “Eggel” and the best Bagels ‘N Lox in town! Open 365 every day 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Wednesday...

Whether you are looking for a complete dining experience, a sandwich or snack or somewhere to meet with friends for a good time, Sharky’s Seagrill is your kind of place. Featuring live entertainment, Sharky’s full bar with cocktails, domestic and imported beers, and a selection of fine wines will certainly quench your thirst after a long day at the beach.  Happy hour prices are in effect from 4:00 p.m. to...

Swordfish Grill and Tiki is located just south of Anna Maria Island in the fishing village of Cortez. Cortez is like a little jewel, a throwback to another time when life was less complicated, and when Florida could be translated into sun, fun, seafood and friends. If you haven’t experienced Swordfish Grill, you are missing out on a mellow, laid-back and delicious time of dining on the waterfront and letting...

The Feast is a casual fine dining restaurant specializing in fresh seafood, steaks, salads, innovative pastas, hand tossed gourmet pizza with a variety of fresh ingredients and much more. The Anna Maria Island restaurant offers a variety of wines from around the world available by the bottle or glass, in addition to a large selection of craft beers and micro brews. Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. – 9:00...