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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."
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.
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.
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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.
Other attractions in the area
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SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM
201 10th St W Bradenton, FL
34205 941)746-4131 the largest natural and cultural history
museum on Florida's Gulf Coast!Laser Light show live manatee
MARIE SELBY
BOTANICAL GARDENS
811 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941-366-5731 Marie
Selby Botanical Garden 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum
of more than 20, 000 colorful plants
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY &
AQUARIUM
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236 941-388-4441 Stingray
petting tank, Shark tank,interactive shark movie, mantees 18" Giant Squid lots
of fun
ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
407 Magnolia Avenue Anna
Maria, FL 34216 941-778-1908
BUSCH GARDENS
3000 E Busch Blvd PO
Box 290377 Tampa, FL 33612 813-987-5082 Part zoo, part amusement park, Busch Gardens
brings together the best of both worlds with Rhino Rally, an off-road safari adventure
through five animal habitats that ends in a raging river thrill ride.Visitors
can observe lions, giraffes, hippos, gorillas and other creatures from the safety
of the Serengeti Railway or the Skyride Busch Gardens Tampa Florida offers attractions
based on African Continent, including safaris and thousands of animals
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Florida
Culinary Arts
Florida offers a wide variety of world-class culinary institutes and schools
taught by renowned world masters using the finest in equipment and ingredients.
Florida and the Florida
coastal areas have long been known for their truly unique and varied cuisine ranging
from fresh caught seafood grilled over an open fire to world class dining at fine
restaurants.
Diners can choose from hundreds of exciting restaurants with
menus featuring everything from spicy ethnic foods to hearty southern cooking
with an attitude! Because of the abundant fish and game found throughout Florida,
visitors have the opportunity to sample such native culinary delights as sea bass,
mahi mahi, red fish, grouper, as well as fresh native oysters, clams, shrimp and
crabs.
In the internationally acclaimed City of Miami, diners can choose from hundreds
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hearty homecooked meals. If romantic candle light dining setting appeals to you,
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Kayaking on Florida's
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Types of Kayaks
Ocean- An ocean
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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
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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.
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road P.O.
Box 839 Sanibel, Florida 33957-0839, 1(239) 472-2329
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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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