Island Activites
Whether it's shopping, dining or sight seeing, the island has a lot to offer - and when you just want to kick back, some of the
world's best white sand beaches are at hand.
•Anna Maria
•Holmes Beach
•Bradenton Beach
Equipment rentals are available for those who would rather
kayak on their own, or enjoy jet skiing or just bicycling.
•Rentals
•Beach Bums
The island newspapers will have the week's events posted
on their online version.
•Island Sun
•The Islander
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Area Activities
The Manatee/Sarasota area has a very versitile schedule of
events through all the seasons. From the Ringling School of Design and
the Ringling Museum to baseball games, the Suncoast area has it all - culture, amazing restaurants and
shopping
•Ringling Museum
•Cą d'Zan Mansion
•Selby Gardens
•ArtCenter Manatee
•St. Armand's
•Euphemia Haye
•Columbia Restaurant
This area is also starting to key into the beer revolution with a few microbreweries.
• World of Beer
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Florida Activities
Millions of tourists come to Florida every year to enjoy the
activities in the Orlando area. Orlando is only a 2hr - 2 1/2hr drive from
Anna Maria Island, making it a perfect choice for a day trip.
•Disney Parks
•Sea World
•Universal
The Tampa Bay area is only a 1hr drive from the island and has the diversity of many
large cities. Between the arts and other cultural activities, the Tampa/St. Petersburg
area offers some interesting museums and parks.
•Busch Gardens
•Florida Aquarium
•MOSI
•Dali Museum
•Ybor City
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