Sarasota/Bradenton - Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key
Food scene
Easy grocery shopping within two miles of the house.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ALDI
4705 Cortez Rd WEasy 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd WEverything you could possibly need on vacation is available at this Walmart under 2 miles from the house.
Detwiler's Farm Market
Tourists and Locals love the hometown feel of this permanent Farmer’s Market.
Farm Fresh Produce - varies by season.
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Geraldson's Family Farm
9812 9th Ave NWFarm 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 WVery 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tide Tables Restaurant and Marina
12507 Cortez Rd WLocated 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.
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The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrThis 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!
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Wicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NTry the margaritas! The fish tacos pack a punch and are yummy!
Located on the water with beautiful views and amazing food.
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The Beach House Restaurant
200 Gulf Dr NLocated on the water with beautiful views and amazing food.
Located on Anna Maria Island. Beautiful sunsets.
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Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr NLocated 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!
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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
4000 Gulf DrOrder 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier
200 Bridge StTourist 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.
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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside
6906 14th St WThere 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina Dr5 star gourmet restaurant with indoor, outdoor, take out and delivery. Located on Anna Maria Island.
Fine dining ON the beach and they take reservations!
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Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrFine 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.
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Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore DrGo 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hurricane Hanks
5346 Gulf DrGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave WMassive 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 WLocally 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!
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Hometown Desserts
507 Pine AveThey 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, Alemania
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.
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Mama G's Coffee Bakery
8431 N Tamiami TrailThis 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.
Kilwins
312 John Ringling BlvdYummy!
Located in Siesta Center. Order the lobster bisque and fish tacos.
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The Hub Baja Grill
5148 Ocean BlvdLocated 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Owens Fish Camp
516 Burns CtGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cottage
153 Avenida MessinaThis is located at Siesta Key next door to the Baja Hub and grill.
Big Olaf Creamery
5208 Ocean BlvdLocated at Siesta Center.
Amazing restaurant near the Tampa airport.
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Edison: Food+Drink Lab
912 W Kennedy BlvdAmazing 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.
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Manatee Public Beach
4000 State Road 64 and Gulf DriveThis 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!
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Coquina Beach station
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.
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Bean Point Beach
793 N Shore DrMost 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.
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Holmes Beach
4000 Gulf DrVery 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.
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Beer Can Island
North Shore RoadBeer Can Island is the nick name for Greer Island. People like to visit this island by renting a pontoon.
Paseo del Río
452 3rd Ave WRelaxing location for an evening stroll.
Playa de Lido Key
400 Benjamin Franklin DrLongboat Key Public Pier
Rated as the number one beach in the United States! Located 20 miles from the house.
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Siesta Beach
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.
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IMG Academy
5650 Bollettieri BoulevardWorld 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.
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The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch
5895 Post BlvdThere 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!
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G.T. Bray Park
5502 33rd Ave Dr WPickle 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.
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Reserva Robinson
1704 99th St NWHiking 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.
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The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdThis 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.
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Parque Nacional Conmemorativo DeSoto
8300 Desoto Memorial HwyBeautiful hiking trails.
Palma Sola Botanical Park
9800 17th Ave NWTourist attraction.
Famous Aquarium that does a lot of research. Kids love to experience this adventure!
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyFamous 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.
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Hábitat de grandes felinos y santuario de la costa del Golfo
7101 Palmer BlvdIt 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Armands Circle
Saint Armands CircleUpscale 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.
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Ellenton Outlet Mall station
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mall at University Town Center
140 University Town Center DrGreat 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.
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Davidson Drugs
6595 Midnight Pass RdYou can purchase a cream to help relieve the itch from No See-Um bites.
Red Barn Flea Market
1707 1st StTons of shopping and fresh produce
Activities to Try
Near the house! Fun activity for the evening or a rainy day.
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Bowlero Bradenton
4208 Cortez Rd WNear the house! Fun activity for the evening or a rainy day.
Surferbus.com
9800 Manatee Ave Wparasailing, paddleboarding, and tubing.
Inshore Addict Charters
1059 North Tamiami TrailFishing 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.
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AMI Beach Buggys
5348 Gulf DrGolf carts are a fun way to travel the island. They must be road permitted and follow the same driving laws as other vehicles.
Pirate Adventures of Cortez
4110 127th St WThis is a perfect adventure for the littles.
Well rated company for parasailing, boat tours and fishing charters.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
YOLO Parasailing & Adventures
2506 4110 127th St WWell 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Paradise Boat Tours.
200 Bridge StThey 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!
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TreeUmph! Adventure Course
21805 State Road 70 EThis 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Popstroke
195 University Town Center DriveTiger Woods franchise that lets you work on your short game. Activities, Food and Fun for all ages. Tuesdays are Discount Days!
Photographers
3655 Cortez Rd W
Family Photographer
Consejos para la ciudad
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Personal Chef Bruno Wu
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Personal Chef Jill
Chefjill.beach@insta. 941-704-8565
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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.