Anna Maria Island Blog

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...
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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...
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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&...
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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...
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Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island January Art Walk with Ruth de Haan

The Holmes Beach Art District will again feature Ruth de Haan at its annual town-wide ArtWalks.  Participating art galleries and retail businesse...
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This Week at the Bridge Street Market Anna Maria Island

This week, the Bridge Street Market features a Chili Challenge on December 7th.  All proceeds to benefit the AMI Community Center. Chili makers s...
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Souvenir Shops and Shopping on Anna Maria Island

What is the one thing you want to find while shopping on Anna Maria Island? Find exactly what you are looking for or buy a local souvenir to remember ...
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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...
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Bella by the Sea Boutique on Pine Avenue Anna Maria Island

Gorgeous boutique Bella by the Sea on Anna Maria Island is one of the greatest spots you can find! Jo-Ann Lefner opened Bella by the Sea because she w...
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Pink and Navy Boutique on Pine Avenue Anna Maria Island

A truly unique boutique, Pink and Navy is a great addition to Pine Ave. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, or a loved one, this boutique has m...
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