Parade Photo credit: The Islander Anna Maria Island July 4th, 2016 Parade Don't forget the July 4th Parade on Anna Maria Island. It's time to decorate your golf cart and join the fun! The Parade starts at the southern end at Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach and heads up the length of the island to Bayfront Park, Anna Maria. Last year, the parade attracted 20,000 spectators along the 7 mile parade route, had 115 parade entries and over 850 participants in the entire parade! The

There is always something happening on Anna Maria Island and Spring Break is no exception. Here are a few of our favourite things to do. Let's not miss out on one of the island's biggest festivals: Island Cityfest - Founders Day Celebration 2015 March 27 & 28, 2015 Friday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm Holmes Beach Field ~ 5801 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach A family friendly event at Holmes Beach City Hall Field with live music, local restaurant and vendor food b

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

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

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

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