Category: The Things that Locals Know!

Anna Maria Island Gulf of Mexico Fishing Charters Report
Gulf of Mexico fishing has been HOT this week, with the winds being almost non-existent. The heat index was hovering around 100. The fish were settlin...

Tampa Bay Fishing Charters Report
This week has been down then up for Tampa Bay fishing. I started off the week with a couple trips that were tough fishing. Bait did a disapp...

Bradenton Fishing Charters Report June 1
Well the 1st of June started out soggy for Bradenton Fishing. I, along with most all the captains had to cancel due to the fact that it rained an...

Longboat Key Fishing Charters Report May
May has been very productive for Longboat Key fishing, especially the Tarpon bite. We have jumped over 100 fish this past month. Let’s look for&...

Florida Fishing Gulf of Mexico Charters Report April
Well April was a month of ups and downs for Florida Fishing. With above average water and air temperatures, fishing was really good during the beginni...

Historic Bridge Street Bradenton Beach Merchants on Anna Maria Island
In 1922 the first bridge was opened from the Village of Cortez to Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, on Anna Maria Island. Before this time vis...

Things to do on Anna Maria Island July 4th
If you are looking for something to do on Anna Maria Island July 4th, then look no further!
Like most places in the USA that enjoy the In...

Anna Maria Island Sea Life
It’s always amazing to see what treasures you can find looking for Anna Maria Island Sea Life. This time of year makes for great shelling and snorkeli...

Best Boutiques and Places To Shop on Anna Maria Island
When you think of the best places to shop on Anna Maria Island, what do you imagine? So many things make Anna Maria Island the paradise that it ...

Fishing Anna Maria Island in the Fall
Fishing Anna Maria Island in the fall can be really rewarding. As fall gradually arrives and the water begins to cool, fish begin their mi...