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Weather not cooperating with your beach plans? Don’t worry, you can always check out the latest Hollywood blockbuster. But, before you leave be sure to check the websites listed for updated hours of operation and pricing. Note the distance from Anna Maria Island starts at the Coastal Cottages AMI office (9908 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria), so depending on the location of  your rental property, your distance may be different. Regal… Continue Reading Movie Theatres

Anna Maria Island’s cultural art gallery and event facility, The Studio at Gulf and Pine, offers an eclectic array of exhibits, instructional classes, lectures and the Einstein Circle and serves as a salon where artists and art aficionados interact. Founded by former First Lady of Florida, Rhea Chiles, part of the Studio’s permanent collection consists of the Chiles family collection of paintings which hung in the governor’s office. Equipped with… Continue Reading The Studio at Gulf and Pine

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 with a goal to promote and support creative processes by bringing together all artists – visual and performing and writers – to share experiences, expertise and work together to develop and promote the artistic community on the island. They held the first weekend art festival on Anna Maria Island that fall. In February 1990, The Artists’… Continue Reading Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island | The Artists’ Guild Gallery

A rich variety of art by talented local artists awaits the art lover at Island Gallery West. Located in Holmes Beach in the heart of Anna Maria Island, where the works of nearly 30 local artists, artisans, and craftspeople are on display. We offer paintings, photographs, mixed media, ceramic arts, stained glass, pottery, fiber art, decorative tiles, jewelry, notecards a,nd more. The works of a different artist are featured each… Continue Reading Island Gallery West

Whether you are an artist or a first timer with no artistic background, once you step through our door, you will feel your creative juices flowing at Arts A Blaze Studio in Bradenton. Adults and children of all ages are welcome to come and create in a warm and inviting atmosphere. With its large selection of bisque you are sure to find that perfect piece whether it’s something to fill… Continue Reading Arts A Blaze Studio

Just an hour’s drive from Anna Maria Island, the world famous dancing horses are a must see! Founded in the 16th century for the exclusive use of the Hapsburg Royal family of Austria, the Royal Lipizzans are unquestionably the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. The pride of the Hapsburg Empire, the Lipizzan breed was first established by Archduke Charles at Lipizza (now part of what was… Continue Reading Lipizzan Stallions

Home to the famous Welde family bears, Bearadise Ranch was established in 1926 to educate and generate public awareness for habitat preservation and conservation for all bear species. The Ranch features educational presentations and tours offering plenty of photographic opportunities for the nature lover or bear enthusiast. Tour days are Thursdays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Blackout days may apply so it is recommended to call for… Continue Reading Bearadise Ranch

Located two blocks south of Cortez Bridge off Gulf Drive behind Bradenton Beach City Hall, Tingley Memorial Library is a community recreational reading facility open all year round. The library is a non-profit corporation, independent of the county library system. It is funded by generous donations (including that of benefactor, Beulah Tingley) and operated by friendly volunteers. No tax dollars are used. There is a nominal yearly membership fee; children 14… Continue Reading Tingley Memorial Library

Hunsader Farms got its start in 1967 when three Hunsader Brothers left their Wisconsin dairy farm to try their hand at growing vegetables in the sunny south. The brothers cleared the land by hand and planted their first crop of 80 acres of tomatoes in the fall of 1967. Through the years the farm has added many events and activities, including a barn-style farmer’s market, a petting zoo, playground, an… Continue Reading Hunsader Farms

As part of the South Florida Museum, the Bishop Planetarium is the region’s premier astronomy education facility, as well as a multimedia theater for films, lectures, live music and digital art performances. Continue Reading Bishop Planetarium