Great ROAD TRIP article about Bradenton and Anna Maria Island in the Pittsburgh Tribune ~ highlights McKechnie Field, Riverwalk, Village of the Arts, South Florida Museum, and much more.
Baseball isn’t the only game in town in Bradenton, Fla.
Dedicated Pittsburgh Pirates fans arriving from a long line drive of a road trip or a relatively short flight [...]

Even more media coverage for our beautiful Anna Maria Island! Diane Bair and Pamela Wright of the Boston Globe love the Old Florida Style and friendliness of AMI.
Anna Maria Island: Low-key pleasures rule on this slice of Old Florida
ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. – “Can you get arrested in Florida if you drive half-naked,’’ I asked. [...]

I just found a nice article about Anna Maria Island on authenticflorida.com with some good ideas on how to spend the day. Of course there is way more to explore on Anna Maria Island.
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Anna Maria Island
Daring to be Different

If you [...]

SARASOTA – Nation’s Restaurant News has selected the 2009 inductees for its prestigious Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Among them is a well known Sarasota restaurant: Michael’s On East. Sarasota is already known for having one of the best beaches in the nation.  Now the city has a nationally-ranked restaurant as well.
This award is said to be [...]

Businesses moving on Old Main Street
By GRACE GAGLIANO – gagostin@bradenton.com    (Excerpt from Bradenton Herald 05-19-2009)
BRADENTON — A popular downtown Bradenton drinking establishment is being kicked out of its current home on Old Main Street.

A lease for the Lost Kangaroo Pub will not be renewed by landlord Mike Carter when it expires Sept. 31. Instead, Carter [...]

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In the Bradenton – Sarasota area you will find plenty of public and private golf courses – some among the best in the country. If you are a beginner or already a pro – there are courses for all levels. This area offers challenging golf courses as well as golf courses that are just fun to [...]

Manatee Snorkel & Dive Tours – Chrystal RiverEver thought about swimming with the Manatees? If so you should consider a snorkel tour at Chrystal River, home to the largest concentration of Manatees in the world. Manatees are air-breathing water-dwelling mammals that can grow up to 12 feet long, and weigh up to 3500 pounds. The [...]

Bradenton and Sarasota are not only famous for their beautiful nature and golf courses, they also offer a broad range of historical attractions, museums or theaters. Sarasota is home to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. You will also find a multitude of art galleries lining the streets and one of the finest art [...]