Welcome to the premier online guide to Anna Maria Island, Florida showcasing the arts, education, music & community events throughout the southern Gulf coast area of Florida including the neighboring communities of Sarasota, St Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa Bay.

Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island is a seven mile barrier island located in the southern Gulf Coast area of Florida and is renowned for its white sand gulf beaches and gin clear water. Anna Maria is the northernmost of a string of barrier islands that extend in a southerly direction to the Florida Keys.

The Island itself is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Tampa Bay to the north and Sarasota Bay and Anna Maria Bay on its eastern shores.

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The Village of the Arts District is a the new jewel in the crown of downtown Bradenton, Florida. Nearly two years ago Bradenton's Downtown Development Authority sent out a call to artists interested in redeveloping a walk to town community where artists can live, work and sell their wares. The Guild's mission is "to build a community where artists live and work while enhancing quality of life and creating a harmonious environment."

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Abundant Wildlife
Fishing abounds on Anna Maria Island. The island offers three fishing piers: Anna Maria City Pier, Rod & Reel Pier and Bradenton Beach.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, Inc.- In partnership with the Island Community through public education and cooperation. The mission of the AMI Turtle watch to assure a suitable habitat for sea turtles, people, the ecosystem of the island and it's surrounding waters.

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White Beaches & Glorious Sunsets
Anna Maria Island is a famous for its miles of white sandy beaches with stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Here visitors can find world class angling, boating, surfing, golf, tennis as well as a rich selection of exotic wildlife. In fact, the entire island of Anna Maria is considered a wildlife sanctuary!

Anna Maria Island Power Squadron (AMIPS) Founded in 1958, the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron is a non-profit, educational organization on the West Coast of Florida dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigations and related subjects and through on-the-water recreational activities.

We invite you to take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel destinations in the Anna Maria Island area including the historic towns of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach as well as the neighboring towns of Palmetto, Cortez and the cities of Sarasota and Tampa Bay .

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Anna Maria Attractions
Anna Maria Island is ideally located in southwest Florida and offers visitors a delightful year round vacation destination. Anna Maria Island is also close to well-known tourist attractions including the Tampa Aquarium, Bush Gardens, Longboat Key Arts Center and The Circus Galleries at the Ringling Museum.


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Florida Kayaking
Kayaking on Florida's many lakes, rivers and oceans has become a very popular activity for vacationers, family groups and solo paddlers. You can rent kayaks daily, weekly or even by the hour at many locations. Your skill level and degree of adventure will be your guide as to what type of kayaking is right for you and your group.

Types of Kayaks
Ocean- An ocean kayak is a sit-on kayak where you actually are sitting on top of the kayak. These kayaks are used mainly to paddle in the ocean, and are very buoyant because there is no interior space for water to be collected as there is in an ocean and river kayak. They handle waves very well, and are ideal for the ocean adventurous person.

Whitewater-A whitewater kayak is a small kayak that is used for riding the rapids. The miniature kayak actually accelerates through whitewater making rapids easier and fun. These kayaks are also used for special tricks. Skilled professionals are able to actually pop in and out of the water with the boats, as well as ride waterfalls. It is easy to maneuver, and simple to flip this boat over, back above the water, if you should tip.

River-A river kayak is your typical kayak. These kayaks are ideal for paddling on rivers, lakes, and ponds. Guided tours are often run with river kayaks because they are the easiest to handle, and the most practical for recreational kayaking.
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We invite you to visit the Gulf of Mexico in Florida

The Gulf of Mexico is a major body of water bordered and nearly landlocked by North America. The gulf's eastern, northern, and northwestern shores lie within the United States of America. The gulf is bordered on the southwestern and southern shores with Mexico. The total area of the Gulf of Mexico is approximately 615,000 square miles. Coastal cities along the Gulf of Mexico include Tampa, St. Petersburg, Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans, Beaumont, and Houston in the United States,Veracruz and Mérida in Mexico, and Havana in Cuba.
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Non-Profit Showcase

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, Inc.- In partnership with the Island Community through public education and cooperation. The mission of the AMI Turtle watch to assure a suitable habitat for sea turtles, people, the ecosystem of the island and it's surrounding waters. Our goals are to maintain the current sea turtle population and to prevent a potentially irreversible decline in the population through: Increasing the hatchling survival rate by educating the public about the impact of lights, beach debris, habitat destruction, and marine pollution. Reducing disturbances and harassment of nesting sea turtles by public education about the hazards of nighttime beach activities, habitat destruction, and beach lighting. Contributing data to the State of Florida Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvaging Network. Organizing and participating in beach cleanup of firework debris on the 5th of July. Conducting daily nesting surveys from April to November in Anna Maria City, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach. Transporting sick and injured sea turtles to rehabilitation facilities for eventual release back into their natural environment.

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Sea Turtle Research, Rehabilitation and Conservation at Mote Marine Laboratory
The mission of Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program is to monitor sea turtle activity, to learn more about the biology and behavior of these species, and to help reduce the impacts of human activity. Program personnel (staff, interns and volunteers) gather information that is used to track the status of sea turtles in Florida as part of a statewide cooperative effort to conserve sea turtles.


Anna Maria Island Power Squadron (AMIPS) Founded in 1958, the Anna Maria Island Power Squadron is a non-profit, educational organization on the West Coast of Florida dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigations and related subjects and through on-the-water recreational activities.


The Village of the Arts District is a the new jewel in the crown of downtown Bradenton, Florida. Nearly two years ago Bradenton's Downtown Development Authority sent out a call to artists interested in redeveloping a walk to town community where artists can live, work and sell their wares. The Guild's mission is "to build a community where artists live and work while enhancing quality of life and creating a harmonious environment."

The Art Center Manatee is in Bradenton and sponsors regular gallery openings and a series of classes. To understand the Sun Coast art scene, the Art League is the perfect teacher. Art Center Manatee has taken on a whole new image under the directorship of Diane Shelly. Look for a new look, new classes and exhibitions along with a new web site!

Anna Maria Island Art League
5312 Holmes Blvd.
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
778-2099
The Art League was founded in 1989 by a small group of artists and art lovers to bring art to the island community. In June 1993 the Art League opened the island's first art center at 5312 Holmes Blvd. The Anna Maria Island Art League welcomes your membership and your participation. Volunteerism is central to the League's continued existence in this unique and beautiful island community. Opportunities to volunteer are within the governing board, the two art festivals; Winterfest and Springfest, and our annual Secret Shop. The League offers a broad range of classes for children and adults at the Art Center. The two art festivals each year in December and March provide funds for the Art Center and other community service programs.

Anna Maria Island Community Center
P.O. Box 253
Anna Maria, FL 34216
941-778-1908
Visiting the Island and interested in some wonderful adult and youth programs? The Center offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. Over 1.5 million hours of cultural, educational, family support, recreational and social programs are provided annually. We have an excellent before school and after-school program for children in grades K-5th, as well as Holiday Camps and an awesome Summer Camp Program. The Center has sports programs for children ranging from basketball and soccer, roller hockey and Little League baseball, swimming and cheerleading, to ballet and jazz dance.

Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra & Chorus
P. O. Box 1213
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217-1213
941-758-5886
Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra and Chorus is a volunteer classical music organization. Weekly practices are held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church beginning in October. Concerts are held November through March, with a donation of $10.00 per seat requested. Please check our website or call 941-758-5886 for further information.

Island Players, Inc.
10009 Gulf Drive (P.O. Box 2059)
Anna Maria , Florida 34217
941-778-5755
Backstage phone 941-778-6878
A successful season needs many participants... -You, our patrons, with your faithful attendance. -You, our volunteers with all the hours of service you give. -You, the Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players Inc., in giving your support through fundraising, ushering, prop running and other backstage jobs. -You, our set crew and painting people. -You, our co-porducers, with your generous support. -You, all our technical people - directors, set designers, costumers, set construction chief, light designer and sound designer. -And you, our box office personnel who deal with the public in a most charming and professional way, most of you year after year. This is what spells SUCCESS and the Island Players Board of Directors thanks YOU.

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Take a virtual tour of famous Florida landmarks and popular destinations throughout the Sunshine State!
We invite you to enjoy our exclusive virtual slideshows and stunning color photography of Florida's beautiful scenery. If you're visiting us from the colder northern climates, sit back and enjoy the sun & surf !

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