Anna Maria Island
Non Profit Organizations

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.

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.

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road P.O. Box 839 Sanibel, Florida 33957-0839, 1(239) 472-2329

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.

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!

Florida Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
Anna Maria, FL
The Florida Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (FWRA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the unification, education and dissemination of information to all wildlife rehabilitators in Florida.

Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch
P.O. Box 1632
Anna Maria, Florida 34216
941-778-5638

Artist Guild of Anna Maria
5414 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217

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 Garden Club
512 72nd Street
Holmes Beach, FL 34217

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.

Rotary Club of Anna Maria
106 49th Street
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
941-778-2636
Community Service organization

American Cancer Society
600 US 301 Blvd. West Suite 136
Bradenton, FL 34205
745-1214
941-745-1760 Fax

Anna Maria Garden Club
P.O. Box 2214
Anna Maria, FL 34216
941-778-0256
Garden club meets 12:30PM every 3rd Wednesday of month - October to April at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, FL.

Daughters of the American Revolution
Anna Maria, FL
Izaak Walton League of America
Estero, FL
From scholarships to historic restorations to community volunteer projects, DAR is helping to keep America strong. Explore our Web site to learn more about today's DAR.

Education

Anna Maria Elementary School
4700 Gulf Drive North
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
941-708-5525

Manatee Community College
5840 26th St. W.
BRADENTON, Florida 34207
941-752-5201
941-758-6830 Fax

Bradenton Academy
7900 40th Ave. W.
Bradenton, Florida 34209
941-792-7838
941-798-9920 Fax
Private School - PreK through 12

Churches

Espiscopal Church of the Annunciation
4408 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
941-778-1638

First Church of Christ, Scientist
6300 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
941-778-4266

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
6608 Marin Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217
941-778-1813

Harvey Memorial Church
300 Church Street
Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217
941-753-1543

Island Baptist Church
8605 Gulf Drive
Anna Maria, Florida 34216
941-778-0719

Roser Memorial Community Church
P.O. Box 247, 512 Pine Ave.
Anna Maria, Florida 34216
941-778-0414

St. Bernard Catholic Church
248 S. Harbor Drive
Holmes Beach, Florida 34217

To determine if your group or organization qualifies as a Non-Profit Partner, please contact Rob Grant at 518-891-3745
or email us at:
RobGrant@adelphia.net

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