Things to do
Please see below for a list of our favorites that we want to share with you! There are so many options, it's hard to choose!
FAVORITES of the owners
Restaurants
Scott's Deli
6000 Marina Dr
Amazing Sandwiches, salads and desserts
(1.3 miles from condo)
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The Ugly Grouper- Lunch and Dinner. (AMAZING grouper Tacos and spicy Margarita)
5704 Marina Dr
Opens 11AM
Lively, casual seafood restaurant
(1.1 miles from condo)
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Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr · In Bluegreen Resort Sixty-Six
Opens 5PM
Sophisticated stop for Floridian fare
(1.5 miles from condo)
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Freckled Fin Irish Pub- Late night vibes with LIVE MUSIC
5337 Gulf Dr
Opens 11AM
(0.8 miles from condo)
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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe- Restaurant and BAR
Amazing breakfast!
4000 Gulf Dr
Opens 8AM
(0.1 miles from condo) - across the street at Manatee Beach
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Peaches (Breakfast and Lunch)- Located within walking distance.
3240 E Bay Dr
Opens 6AM
Casual spot for breakfast & sandwiches
(7 minute walk from condo- 0.5 miles)
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Skinny's Place
Burgers and Sandwiches
3901 Gulf Dr
Closes at 8pm
(6 minute walk from condo)
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Cheesecake Cutie and Cafe
Cheesecake, sandwiches and salads
3324 E Bay Dr
Opens 8 AM
(5 mins walk from condo)
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City Pier Cafe
100 North Bay Blvd
941-254-4219
(Best Grouper on the ISLAND !)
Historical place to view dolphins and manatees also!
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Grocery/
Pharmacy
Publix- One Block Away!
3900 E Bay Dr · (941) 778-5422
Opens 7AM
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CVS Pharmacy- One Block Away
611 Manatee Ave · (941) 778-1411
Opens 8am
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Fishing, Boating & Recreational
BOATING AND SIGHTSEETING:
Anna Maria Fishing Charters
Address: 526 69th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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Bayshore Fishing Charters
Address: 2805 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
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Big Wili Water Adventures
941-737-5142
752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
www.bigwiliwateradventures.com
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BIKING:
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Visit this link to explore places to bike in Anna Maria Island
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https://www.amisland.com/grab-your-bike-and-explore-these-bike-trails-on-anna-maria-island/
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Golfing information:
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Bradenton Country Club
4646 9th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209: Aside from the Key Royale Club, the Bradenton Country Club has the closest golf course to the Island (Only about a 15 minute car ride). This lovely 18-hole course was designed way back in 1924, and renovated in 1999. Membership here is cut capped at 300, so there is never an issue scheduling a tee time. Yardage here is 6,739, with a rating of 73.5, and slope rating of 133. Driving range location! (941) 792-1600
https://annamariaisland.com/bradenton-country-club-golf
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Key Royale Club
700 Key Royale Dr, Holmes beach​: The golf course at the Key Royale Club is the one and only golf course on Anna Maria Island. This course is open from sunrise to sunset, and features a 2,017 yard par 32 nine hole walking course. This course is has a USGA rating of 60.3, and a slope rating at 101. **THIS IS A PRIVATE CLUB. SO YOU WILL NEED A MEMBERSHIP, OR YOU MUST BE WITH SOMEONE THAT HAS ONE.
https://annamariaisland.com/key-royale-club
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Legacy Golf Club Lakewood Ranch
8255 Legacy Blvd, Bradenton: Legacy Golf Club Lakewood Ranch is an upscale 18 hole public course about an hours drive from beautiful Anna Maria Island.While visiting this public course you will find an outstandingly maintained green and the highest levels of service. The award winning Arnold Palmer signature design gives a real challenge in the spirit of fun. This facility is unrivaled for being the best Southwest Florida has to offer. Legacy is a health club for your golf game. Here you’ll find a great place to play and practice. Enjoy unlimited range balls everyday.After a round, head over to the bar and grill too.This course is well worth the membership fees. Book your tee time today! (941) 907-7067.
https://annamariaisland.com/legacy-golf-club-lakewood
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Manatee County Golf Course
6415 53rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34210: This course is conveniently located off State Road 70 in West Bradenton. Here you get to play on only the best TifEagle greens, which was installed in 2013. The Manatee County Golf Course has a rating of 71, and a slope rating of 125. (941) 792-6773.
https://annamariaisland.com/manatee-county-golf-course
Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Club
4260 Ironwood Cir, Bradenton, FL 34209: The Pinebrook Ironwood Golf Course is just a short 20 minute drive from AMI and is located in West Bradenton. Recently this 18-hole course shifted to a riding course with limited walking. This in return means you can complete your game in under 3.5 hours. (941) 792-3288
https://annamariaisland.com/pinebrook-ironwood-golf
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IMG Academies Golf and Country Club
This is a private golf course
4350 El Conquistador Parkway
Bradenton, FL, 34221
(941) 758-1466
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The links at Greenfield Plantation
This is a public golf course
10325 Greenfield Plantation Blvd
Bradenton, Fl, 34202
(941) 747-9432
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The River Club
This is a Semi-Private Golf Course
6600 River Club Blvd
Bradenton, Fl, 34202
(941) 751-4211
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River Run Golf Links
This is a public golf course
1801 27th Street
East Bradenton, Fl, 34208
(941) 708-6331
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River Strand Golf Club
This is a Semi-Private Golf Course
7155 Grand Estuary Trail
Bradenton, Fl, 34212
(941) 708-3617
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Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour
This is a public golf course
7900 Stone Harbour Loop
Bradenton, Fl, 34202
(941) 746-2696
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Waterlefe Golf and River Club
This is a Semi-Private Golf Course
1022 Fish Hook Cove
Bradenton, FL, 34202
(941) 744-9771
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Tennis:
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Anna Maria Island Community Center
407 Magnolia Ave
Anna Maria, Florida 34216
(941) 778-1908
Court Details
Facility type:Public
Matches played here:0
Total courts:3
Indoor courts: 0
Court/Member fees:No
Court type:Hard
Lights:Yes
Amenities:Bathrooms/Water
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Holmes Beach Tennis Courts
539 62nd St
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
United States
(941) 748-4501
Court Details
Facility type:Public
Matches played here:0
Total courts:8
Indoor courts:0
Court/Member fees:No
Court type:Hard
Lights:Yes
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A feature is the night lights that are activated by hitting a small button as you walk into the tennis court. There is a switch on one of the light poles outside the court that allows you to turn on the outdoor lights if playing in the evening. If the lights are not on, look for the outdoor pole which allows you to depress a button that will turn on the lights for a preset amount of time.The open tennis court overlooks one of several public boat docks on Anna Maria Island.
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Rentals
AMI Beach Fun Rentals- Within walking distance! (Bikes, golf carts, floats, and snorkel gear)
Address: 3228 E Bay Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Opens 9AM
Transportation
Island Rider AMI
(Golf Cart & Shuttle / taxi rides all over AMI) FREE RIDES! They work off of TIPS!
Call them at 941-301-8732
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Monkey Bus AMI
Free transportation on AMI- LAte night also. They work for TIPS!
941-565-6542
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AMI Trolley- FREE- Runs till 11pm daily
https://annamariaislandchamber.org/island-trolley
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