Destinations

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Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island

Coquina Beach is located on the southern tip of Anna Maria Island in a pristine natural setting in the Bradenton Beach area. Surrounded by looming Australian pine trees that provide plenty of shade, this beach is great for couples and...

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Visit Leffis Key near Anna Maria Island

Location: 2350 Gulf Dr. S Bradenton Beach, FL Leffis Key on Anna Maria Island is one of the most scenic, exotic and pristine nature preserves in all of Florida. Although it is small, you can see an impressive range of...

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Historic Bridge Street Pier

The historic Bridge Street pier on Anna Maria Island is located at 200 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, Florida. It is certainly worth spending a few hours here whenever you’re in the Bradenton Beach community on the southern end of the...

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Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum

Location: 402 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Island, FL Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Jan-Mar) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (April-December) The Anna Maria Island Historical Society Museum on Pine Avenue is one of the most visited tourist attractions in...

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Local Attraction: Busch Gardens

One of the best parts of vacationing on Anna Maria Island is that you are never too far from any of the amazing neighboring attractions. Whether you are traveling from within the US or from across the seas, you will...

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Neighboring Attractions: The South Florida Museum

The South Florida Museum is located just a short 15 minute drive into downtown Bradenton on the mainland. This wonderful historic museum features numerous galleries, exhibits and is home to Manatee County’s mascot, Snooty the Manatee. Learn about the history...

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Spend the Day in Sarasota

Sarasota is the type of place you want to be able to experience all that it has to offer but the likelihood is that you won’t be able to experience it all in one day. However, you may be able...

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