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Nancy McAleer
- Jan 22, 2015
- 3 min
The Top 5 Pizza SmackDown on AMI
The Great Pizza SmackDown begins! North Americans love their pizza and let's face it, it's an easy, inexpensive and healthy meal for the whole family. If you're visiting Anna Maria Island, Florida and want Insider information on the best pizza on the island, you're in for a treat. We have listed our top, favorite pizzeria's on the island where you can't go wrong. We are by no means the experts but we do LOVE GOOD FOOD, so here's hoping we will do you proud. # 1 Vinny & Cheryl
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Nancy McAleer
- Nov 10, 2014
- 1 min
Electric Vehicle Plug In's on Anna Maria island, Florida
Nothing beats zipping around the island in a golf cart. The smell of the salt air and island sounds are unfiltered when you ride in an open air cart. You can traverse the whole island in one, since the speed limit on Anna Maria Island never tops 35 mph. (With the exception of Gulf, Marina & Palm Dr in Holmes Beach.) You will need a valid driver's license with proof of insurance and you must be 25 years or older. Once you are out and about you may need to plug it in. There are
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Nancy McAleer
- Apr 28, 2014
- 3 min
Anna Maria Island Insider's Guide to the Free Island Trolley
We have to admit, being eco-conscious we love, love love the free Island Trolley on beautiful Anna Maria Island. What a great way to get you and the rest of your gang from one end of the island to the other in such a sustainable and budget friendly way. Who says being eco-conscious has to be expensive! Here are our favorite stops along the Trolley Line.... enjoy! Anna Maria Island City Pier Jumping off at The Anna Maria Island City Pier is a great way to start your free tour
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Nancy McAleer
- Apr 15, 2014
- 4 min
8 Reasons Anna Maria Island is NOT FOR YOU
At Anna Maria Island Home Rental we are do gooders, high maintenance, eco-friendly junkies, so we consider it part of our responsibilities to inform you of what you can expect while on Anna Maria Island. Anna Maria Island has been getting incredible exposure in International media outlets around the world. People may be attracted to it's Top Rated Beaches, Family Travel Destination, Green Living and Top Island ratings in the titles of travel media. This list is intended to av
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