Tour Anna Maria Island, Island Arts and Culture, and the best places to dine!

 

As a long-time resident of Anna Maria Island, it’s always fun to see how much regional, national, and international attention our gorgeous island receives.

I’ve compiled a few really neat links for you to check out to reminisce with or to get your acquainted with Anna Maria Island. Here are three cool links to check out:

1. Visit Florida produced a really fun video tour of Anna Maria Island a few years back. If you know and love the island and trolley, you’ll love it. If you just want to get a taste of what Anna Maria Island is like, you’ll find it really informative. You can find it on the front page of my website. http://bobyesellsannamariaisland.com/

2. Around this time last year NPR’s Destination Art series featured Anna Maria Island as an art and culture destination that is “off the beaten path.” http://www.npr.org/2012/08/29/158795354/anna-maria-island-fla-the-old-florida-feel

3. Whether you’re looking for a place to grab a bite, need to make a coffee run, or want a really special dining experience, TripAdvisor is a great place to go to find reviews on the best dining on Anna Maria Island. (My suggestions? The Sandbar, Duffy’s Tavern, and Beach Bistro.) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g635970-Anna_Maria_Island_Florida.html

 

Do you have any fun Anna Maria Island links to share? I’d love to see them!

– Bobye

bobye@bobyechasey.net

bobyesellsannamariaisland.com

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Anna Maria Island: A Quick Picture Tour of Bradenton Beach

Anna Maria Island is a wonderful place and it feels like a great big community, but some people don’t realize that we have three separate cities on this 7-mile stretch of sugar-white sand beaches. Bradenton Beach is the southmost city, Holmes Beach is in the middle, and Anna Maria completes the north end of our Island.

Since we focus so much on Anna Maria and Holmes Beach (which is where I live) I thought it would be nice to do a picture tour of some features of Bradenton Beach.

Pier on Historic Bridge Street

Coquina Bay WalkGotta love Joe's Eats and Sweets

Two Scoops: Ice Scream on the North End of Anna Maria

Took the trolley to the north end of the Island this past weekend and went to Two Scoops–at the shopping center on the corner of Pine Avenue (which is coming along nicely) and Bay Blvd. Always fun to have the grandkids out here, enjoying the island that I love so much. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy:

Two Scoops

 

What kid doesn't like ice cream?

Or candy...?

We always have a good time.

Don’t forget to check out my website: bobyechasey.net 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anna Maria Island Living: The Sandbar Restaurant!

Welcome to the Sandbar

No trip to the Island is ever complete without a trip to the Sandbar. The food is fantastic and the view is even better, but the best part is the post-meal walk on the beach at sunset.

Deck menu

It was a little cloudy, but still beautiful

California tuna salad with cucumber wasabi. OMG.

Post-early dinner walk

Business Hours: 11:30AM-10:00PM Mon. through Fri. and 11:00AM-10:00PM Sat. and Sun.
Early Bird Specials (Inside Dining Only) 4:00PM-5:30PM

100 Spring Avenue • Anna Maria, FL 34216 • (941) 778-0444

Until next time!

-Bobye

 

Wine and Shop at Sweet Pea’s on Anna Maria Island

I am doing a new series where I visit local places on Anna Maria Island and take video and feature them on my blog!

This week, it’s Sweet Pea’s wine shop on Anna Maria Island Enjoy the close proximity to lots of shopping and dining, next to the Holmes Beach Post Office. You can find perfect gifts, as well as Florida wine! Enjoy!

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Free Fun on Anna Maria Island Every Week!

It’s summer and everyone is looking for something to do! Here are a couple of free activities on Anna Maria Island that’ll make sure you have a swinging summer!

Wednesdays– Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. @ Katie Pierola Park (Bradenton Beach) Sunset Picnic, with free entertainment by Island singer,  Mike Sales. Bring a chair or blanket and some dinner and enjoy!

Friday– Every Friday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. @ Beach Cafe, Beach Party and Drum Circle–bring a percussion instrument, or there may be some to share.

 

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Anna Maria Island: Parasailing Proposal

It seems like everyone is obsessed with weddings! And why shouldn’t they be? They’re inspiring, beautiful, and a great excuse for a party. We already know that Anna Maria Island is the beach wedding capitol of Florida and the best place for a perfect beach wedding, but have you thought about how creative and romantic a proposal on Anna Maria Island would be???

This is such a sweet story and a great idea– a family went parasailing on mother’s day, and the bride-to-be was under the impression that the fun activity was simply in honor of the mothers, but when they were sailing high above the shore, she got this wonderful surprise:

"Alanah, Will you Marry Me?"

How sweet is that? She said yes, of course. Wouldn’t it be special and sentimental if they came back here for the wedding? The AMI SUN reports that the couple plan to get married in Houston, but maybe for their first anniversary? Congratulations!

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For Sale: Waterfront Condo, Priced Under Similar Units Without Views

Priced at $245,000– Under similar Units without this gorgeous view–it makes it the lowest price waterfront property on Anna Maria Island with the best view!
2 beds/ 2 baths and an open living area with access to screen-in lanai. View from living area and lanai.

Watch the boats go by on the intercoastal waterways from the Gulf of Mexico to Tampa Bay. Great pool and tennis courts and the best part is that the sugar-white sand beaches are a few short blocks away from this unit. Tons of great eating and great shopping are within walking distance, or a short trolley ride away.

I boast about how great Anna Maria Island is all the time, and this is a fantastic deal for someone looking to enjoy this lifestyle. Whether you’re from Florida wanting to get closer to the beaches or from a cold climate in Canada, I invite everyone to give me a call to find out more about this great deal.

Call Bobye @ 941.713.1277

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