What’s more American than a parade in a small beach town? The Anna Maria Island Privateers will once again host the annual 4th of July Parade that runs the entire length of the island, starting at Coquina Beach at 10:00 am, travels north on Gulf Dr., and ends at City Pier in Anna Maria. Just […]
Mother’s Day is the one day a year that we all get to celebrate Mom and all she does for us! Now you should be treating Mom throughout the year, but this one day should be extra special. If your Mom is really lucky you’ll be on Anna Maria Island for her special day – […]
April – the first full month of spring – ahhhhhh. Full of promise, the air has taken on a decidedly gentle feel, the nights are warmer, and best of all summer is just around the corner. April is the month that makes you want to spend your time outside again. Day trips and weekends away […]
There’s always lots of fun to be had at Easter on Anna Maria Island, and Easter 2018 is no different. The 32nd Annual Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt starts at 9:00 am., at The Sandbar Restaurant on Saturday, March 31st with refreshments served in the Pavilion next to the restaurant starting at 8:30 am. The hunt […]
St. Patrick’s Day is the day we all become at least a little bit Irish. Of course you’ll find revellers and green beer along with Irish cuisine in just about any of the many great Anna Maria Island restaurants and bars this weekend. But the one event you don’t want to miss is the Beach […]
SANDBLAST IS THE ULTIMATE SAND SCULPTURE COMPETITION! So many of us feel so alive at the beach, whether it’s walking the white sands, swimming in the warm waters, sunbathing and listening to the surf, or building sand sculptures for hours – or most likely all of the above! Most of us get pretty competitive […]
“We never get hurricanes on Anna Maria Island” Until just recently this is what you’d have heard. Irma changed all that! Anna Maria Island was, until the last minute, right in the center of Irma’s path! For days, residents and travellers alike held their breath and waited for impact. Most thought the island as we […]
Whoop! Whoop! It’s almost July 4th! There is lots and LOTS of fun to be had on and around Anna Maria Island! PARADE The Anna Maria Island Privateers once again host their annual 4th of July Independence Day parade. It is a sight to see – in 2016 there were 115 parade entries and […]
Craft Brewing (and Breweries) in Florida are growing at supersonic speed. There are currently well over 200 in the state of Florida according to beerinflorida.com, a website dedicated to craft breweries in Florida. When you’re staying on Anna Maria Island there are several Craft Breweries within easy driving distance. Each one has their own brews […]