Sarasota/Bradenton - Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key

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Sarasota/Bradenton - Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key

Food scene

Easy grocery shopping within two miles of the house.
20 residents recomanen
ALDI
4705 Cortez Rd W
20 residents recomanen
Easy grocery shopping within two miles of the house.
Everything you could possibly need on vacation is available at this Walmart under 2 miles from the house.
30 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd W
30 residents recomanen
Everything you could possibly need on vacation is available at this Walmart under 2 miles from the house.
Tourists and Locals love the hometown feel of this permanent Farmer’s Market.
Detwiler's Farm Market
Tourists and Locals love the hometown feel of this permanent Farmer’s Market.
Farm Fresh Produce - varies by season.
8 residents recomanen
Geraldson's Family Farm
9812 9th Ave NW
8 residents recomanen
Farm Fresh Produce - varies by season.
Locally owned by a young couple. Great service, hot pasta and cute atmosphere. 2 miles from the house!
Scuderia Italian Cuisine
Locally owned by a young couple. Great service, hot pasta and cute atmosphere. 2 miles from the house!
Very casual with reasonable prices. Order the pulled pork sandwich. Close to the house.
Pigout BBQ And Southern Soul Food
5718 Manatee Ave W
Very casual with reasonable prices. Order the pulled pork sandwich. Close to the house.
Located near the entrance of Anna Maria Island. The schedule changes so look in advance. Bring a sweater in the evenings. Very busy! Order the fish tacos and keylime pie! So good!
98 residents recomanen
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd W
98 residents recomanen
Located near the entrance of Anna Maria Island. The schedule changes so look in advance. Bring a sweater in the evenings. Very busy! Order the fish tacos and keylime pie! So good!
This is a tourist attraction! They’re known for their grouper tacos, live music, and games.
54 residents recomanen
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina Dr
54 residents recomanen
This is a tourist attraction! They’re known for their grouper tacos, live music, and games.
Try the margaritas! The fish tacos pack a punch and are yummy!
45 residents recomanen
Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St N
45 residents recomanen
Try the margaritas! The fish tacos pack a punch and are yummy!
Located on the water with beautiful views and amazing food.
152 residents recomanen
The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr N
152 residents recomanen
Located on the water with beautiful views and amazing food.
Located on Anna Maria Island. Beautiful sunsets.
50 residents recomanen
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr N
50 residents recomanen
Located on Anna Maria Island. Beautiful sunsets.
Order at the counter and enjoy your meal beach side. The locals recommend “fish and chips”. Everyone will find something on the menu to order!
36 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
4000 Gulf Dr
36 residents recomanen
Order at the counter and enjoy your meal beach side. The locals recommend “fish and chips”. Everyone will find something on the menu to order!
Tourist favorite! Located near Bridge St. where you’ll find a lot of cute boutique shops on Anna Maria Island.
69 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge St
69 residents recomanen
Tourist favorite! Located near Bridge St. where you’ll find a lot of cute boutique shops on Anna Maria Island.
There are several different locations: Anna Maria Island and on Cortez Road in Bradenton.
31 residents recomanen
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
6906 14th St W
31 residents recomanen
There are several different locations: Anna Maria Island and on Cortez Road in Bradenton.
5 star gourmet restaurant with indoor, outdoor, take out and delivery. Located on Anna Maria Island.
35 residents recomanen
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina Dr
35 residents recomanen
5 star gourmet restaurant with indoor, outdoor, take out and delivery. Located on Anna Maria Island.
Fine dining ON the beach and they take reservations!
71 residents recomanen
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr
71 residents recomanen
Fine dining ON the beach and they take reservations!
Go to AMI Bean Point to look for shells and have breakfast at the Pier. Great fishing spot! Iconic location to Anna Maria Island.
111 residents recomanen
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore Dr
111 residents recomanen
Go to AMI Bean Point to look for shells and have breakfast at the Pier. Great fishing spot! Iconic location to Anna Maria Island.
Great place for happy hour, watching sports and a good burger.
20 residents recomanen
Hurricane Hanks
5346 Gulf Dr
20 residents recomanen
Great place for happy hour, watching sports and a good burger.
The cafe offers preservative, steroid and hormone free food. The bakery is made fresh every morning. The Cinnamon buns are huge. The gift store has local art and unique finds!
Ginny's & Jane E's Cafe and Gift Store
The cafe offers preservative, steroid and hormone free food. The bakery is made fresh every morning. The Cinnamon buns are huge. The gift store has local art and unique finds!
They accept reservations, homemade bread, gluten free and vegan options. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Breakfast At Victoria's AMI
They accept reservations, homemade bread, gluten free and vegan options. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Massive portion sizes of homemade custard. Local hangout. Close to the house on Manatee!
22 residents recomanen
Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave W
22 residents recomanen
Massive portion sizes of homemade custard. Local hangout. Close to the house on Manatee!
Locally owned by a Bradenton resident. Sweet treat for a reasonable price! Located near the house on Manatee!
Coco Joe's Italian Ice
5120 Manatee Ave W
Locally owned by a Bradenton resident. Sweet treat for a reasonable price! Located near the house on Manatee!
They are best known for their coconut key lime cake and key lime pie. The desserts are amazing! (The website is not). There are a few locations: Anna Maria Island and on Manatee Ave near the house!
6 residents recomanen
Hometown Desserts
507 Pine Ave
6 residents recomanen
They are best known for their coconut key lime cake and key lime pie. The desserts are amazing! (The website is not). There are a few locations: Anna Maria Island and on Manatee Ave near the house!
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemanya
Will deliver to the beach!
Sandy Toes Luxury Beach Picnics
This is a cute German bakery and coffee shop. Mama G is often behind the counter. Try the soft pretzels. This is a great stop on your way to/from the airport.
10 residents recomanen
Mama G's Coffee Bakery
8431 N Tamiami Trail
10 residents recomanen
This is a cute German bakery and coffee shop. Mama G is often behind the counter. Try the soft pretzels. This is a great stop on your way to/from the airport.
Yummy!
35 residents recomanen
Kilwins
312 John Ringling Blvd
35 residents recomanen
Yummy!
Located in Siesta Center. Order the lobster bisque and fish tacos.
63 residents recomanen
The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean Blvd
63 residents recomanen
Located in Siesta Center. Order the lobster bisque and fish tacos.
Great food with a cool vibe along with outdoor music. Two locations: Downtown Sarasota (the original) and Lakewood Ranch.
260 residents recomanen
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns Ct
260 residents recomanen
Great food with a cool vibe along with outdoor music. Two locations: Downtown Sarasota (the original) and Lakewood Ranch.
This is located at Siesta Key next door to the Baja Hub and grill.
68 residents recomanen
The Cottage
153 Avenida Messina
68 residents recomanen
This is located at Siesta Key next door to the Baja Hub and grill.
Located at Siesta Center.
59 residents recomanen
Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean Blvd
59 residents recomanen
Located at Siesta Center.
Amazing restaurant near the Tampa airport.
51 residents recomanen
Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy Blvd
51 residents recomanen
Amazing restaurant near the Tampa airport.
Do you have new, unopened food that you’d like to donate? You can leave it for the cleaners or drop it off at the foodshelf. Please check their website for donation drop off times.
Hungers End Food Pantry And Blessing Closet
Do you have new, unopened food that you’d like to donate? You can leave it for the cleaners or drop it off at the foodshelf. Please check their website for donation drop off times.

Sightseeing

This beach is nearest the home on Anna Maria Island (AMI). It has bathrooms and changing huts.
32 residents recomanen
Platja Pública de Manatee
4000 State Road 64 and Gulf Drive
32 residents recomanen
This beach is nearest the home on Anna Maria Island (AMI). It has bathrooms and changing huts.
Less crowded beach. Tiki hut restaurant near life guard tower #9. Has changing huts, bathrooms and a shady parking lot. Ann’s Favorite Beach! Lots of parking!
138 residents recomanen
Coquina Beach station
138 residents recomanen
Less crowded beach. Tiki hut restaurant near life guard tower #9. Has changing huts, bathrooms and a shady parking lot. Ann’s Favorite Beach! Lots of parking!
Most remote beach on AMI. Good place to look for shells in the EARLY a.m. Plan for breakfast at the Rod and Reel Pier. * not always safe for swimming due to its location near the Bay.
67 residents recomanen
Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore Dr
67 residents recomanen
Most remote beach on AMI. Good place to look for shells in the EARLY a.m. Plan for breakfast at the Rod and Reel Pier. * not always safe for swimming due to its location near the Bay.
Anna Maria Beach
Very popular beach! Attracts families with teens.
11 residents recomanen
Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf Dr
11 residents recomanen
Very popular beach! Attracts families with teens.
Beer Can Island is the nick name for Greer Island. People like to visit this island by renting a pontoon.
32 residents recomanen
Beer Can Island
North Shore Road
32 residents recomanen
Beer Can Island is the nick name for Greer Island. People like to visit this island by renting a pontoon.
Relaxing location for an evening stroll.
87 residents recomanen
Riverwalk
452 3rd Ave W
87 residents recomanen
Relaxing location for an evening stroll.
442 residents recomanen
Lido Key Beach
400 Benjamin Franklin Dr
442 residents recomanen
Longboat Key Public Pier
Rated as the number one beach in the United States! Located 20 miles from the house.
798 residents recomanen
Siesta Beach
798 residents recomanen
Rated as the number one beach in the United States! Located 20 miles from the house.

Places to Visit

World Class Boarding School that attracts top athletes and hosts premier sporting events. 8 MINUTE drive from the house.
36 residents recomanen
IMG Academy
5650 Bollettieri Boulevard
36 residents recomanen
World Class Boarding School that attracts top athletes and hosts premier sporting events. 8 MINUTE drive from the house.
There are many sporting tournaments hosted at this state of the art complex. It’s located an easy 25 minute drive from the house.
7 residents recomanen
The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
5895 Post Blvd
7 residents recomanen
There are many sporting tournaments hosted at this state of the art complex. It’s located an easy 25 minute drive from the house.
Pickle Ball, disc golf, athletic fields, Olympic sized swimming pool, water slides, dog park, walking trails and more! Located near the house within walking distance!
17 residents recomanen
Parc G.T. Bray
5502 33rd Ave Dr W
17 residents recomanen
Pickle Ball, disc golf, athletic fields, Olympic sized swimming pool, water slides, dog park, walking trails and more! Located near the house within walking distance!
Hiking trails with a free playground for kids.
193 residents recomanen
Reserva Robinson
1704 99th St NW
193 residents recomanen
Hiking trails with a free playground for kids.
This is a fun museum that teaches the history of the circus. There is a GIGANTIC miniature display of the original circus. Worth the trip on a colder/rainy day. Adults will prefer over children.
540 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art John and Mable Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Rd
540 residents recomanen
This is a fun museum that teaches the history of the circus. There is a GIGANTIC miniature display of the original circus. Worth the trip on a colder/rainy day. Adults will prefer over children.
Beautiful hiking trails.
105 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional Memorial DeSoto
8300 Desoto Memorial Hwy
105 residents recomanen
Beautiful hiking trails.
Tourist attraction.
31 residents recomanen
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NW
31 residents recomanen
Tourist attraction.
Famous Aquarium that does a lot of research. Kids love to experience this adventure!
532 residents recomanen
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 residents recomanen
Famous Aquarium that does a lot of research. Kids love to experience this adventure!
It is an exotic animal rescue with several different types of experiences offered. They’re open Monday-Wednesday; check the website for hours.
158 residents recomanen
Hàbitat de grans felins i santuari de la costa del Golf
7101 Palmer Blvd
158 residents recomanen
It is an exotic animal rescue with several different types of experiences offered. They’re open Monday-Wednesday; check the website for hours.
Upscale outdoor shopping mall with restaurants near Lido Key beach in Sarasota. The Columbia restaurant is a “MUST”.
297 residents recomanen
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands Circle
297 residents recomanen
Upscale outdoor shopping mall with restaurants near Lido Key beach in Sarasota. The Columbia restaurant is a “MUST”.
Outlet Mall about 20 minutes from the house. Great rainy day activity.
62 residents recomanen
Ellenton Outlet Mall station
62 residents recomanen
Outlet Mall about 20 minutes from the house. Great rainy day activity.
Great rainy day activity! Only 18 miles from the house. Special Events are often hosted here so check out their website for up to date information.
326 residents recomanen
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center Dr
326 residents recomanen
Great rainy day activity! Only 18 miles from the house. Special Events are often hosted here so check out their website for up to date information.
You can purchase a cream to help relieve the itch from No See-Um bites.
12 residents recomanen
Davidson Drugs
6595 Midnight Pass Rd
12 residents recomanen
You can purchase a cream to help relieve the itch from No See-Um bites.
Tons of shopping and fresh produce
46 residents recomanen
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st St
46 residents recomanen
Tons of shopping and fresh produce

Activities to Try

Near the house! Fun activity for the evening or a rainy day.
21 residents recomanen
Bowlero Bradenton
4208 Cortez Rd W
21 residents recomanen
Near the house! Fun activity for the evening or a rainy day.
parasailing, paddleboarding, and tubing.
19 residents recomanen
Surferbus.com
9800 Manatee Ave W
19 residents recomanen
parasailing, paddleboarding, and tubing.
Fishing Charter, Sunset Cruise, Eco Tours
Inshore Addict Charters
1059 North Tamiami Trail
Fishing Charter, Sunset Cruise, Eco Tours
Golf carts are a fun way to travel the island. They must be road permitted and follow the same driving laws as other vehicles.
6 residents recomanen
AMI Beach Buggys
5348 Gulf Dr
6 residents recomanen
Golf carts are a fun way to travel the island. They must be road permitted and follow the same driving laws as other vehicles.
This is a perfect adventure for the littles.
Pirate Adventures of Cortez
4110 127th St W
This is a perfect adventure for the littles.
Well rated company for parasailing, boat tours and fishing charters.
10 residents recomanen
YOLO Parasailing & Adventures
2506 4110 127th St W
10 residents recomanen
Well rated company for parasailing, boat tours and fishing charters.
Anna Maria Banana Boat Rides
They have daily tours at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and sunset! All of the captains are US Coast Guard certified, you never need to worry about seasickness, and they GUARANTEE DOLPHINS! We book up during high season so make a reservation.
11 residents recomanen
Paradise Boat Tours.
200 Bridge St
11 residents recomanen
They have daily tours at 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and sunset! All of the captains are US Coast Guard certified, you never need to worry about seasickness, and they GUARANTEE DOLPHINS! We book up during high season so make a reservation.
This is a challenging course! My athletic husband and teen sons got a workout. I stuck to the kids course with my little. It was a fun adventure!
76 residents recomanen
Curs d'aventura TreeUmph!
21805 State Road 70 E
76 residents recomanen
This is a challenging course! My athletic husband and teen sons got a workout. I stuck to the kids course with my little. It was a fun adventure!
Tiger Woods franchise that lets you work on your short game. Activities, Food and Fun for all ages. Tuesdays are Discount Days!
14 residents recomanen
Popstroke
195 University Town Center Drive
14 residents recomanen
Tiger Woods franchise that lets you work on your short game. Activities, Food and Fun for all ages. Tuesdays are Discount Days!

Photographers

Family Photographer
3655 Cortez Rd W
Family Photographer

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Personal Chef Jill

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Emergency Services

Call 911: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/public_safety/emergency_management/__manatee_ready__emergency_planning
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Beach Conditions

Use this website address to learn about the conditions of beaches including the water temp and times of sunrise and sunset: visitbeaches.org
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Catering/Private Chef Services

Personal Chef to wedding catering services. www.innovative dining.com 941-899-3352
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Photography

Shelby Woodward takes amazing family photos.