Category: The Things that Locals Know!

Local Utility Company List
Here is a list of the local utility companies, and how to contact them:
Electric Companies:
FPL (Florida Power & Light)
800-226-3545 or 941-917-0...

World's Strongest Man Competition (2020)
What was supposed to take place in Bradenton during May, is now being held in Lakewood Ranch during November of 2020. If you were on Anna Maria Island...

Suncoast Cuisine - Private Chef
Looking for a delicious, professionally made meal, but want to stay in the comfort of your own home or an Anna Maria Island vacation rental? ...

Anna Maria Island and area golf courses
If Golf is your game then Anna Maria Island provides a relaxing central location to a great deal of local Golf Courses. Anna Maria Island does h...

Anna Maria Island Newspapers
Anna Maria Island has two local newspapers for the island. Both newspapers are located in Holmes Beach but provide news to the entire island. An...

Traveling Gourmet - Personal Chef Molly O'Connor
Life can get pretty hectic at times. And when life gets a bit crazy, cooking is the last thing anyone wants to do. So if you’re on Anna Maria Island a...

CabanUp - Making Your Beach Day Stress Free
Everyone enjoys the beach, but no one enjoys dragging around umbrellas and beach chairs. It’s just an inconvenience that makes you worn out before you...

TreeUmph! Adventure Course in East Bradenton
In need of an adventure? Looking to add a bit more excitement to your vacation? If you said “Yes” to both of those questions, then TreeUmph! is defini...

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
After spending hours on the flight, the last thing you want to do is travel even longer in a car and deal with traffic. Especially Tampa traffic. Whic...

Tampa International Airport - TPA
Serving over 21 million passengers annually, is the Tampa International Airport (TPA). This airport is the second closest airport to Anna Maria Island...