The Gulf Islands Ferry Service operates two 50-foot catamarans that ferry residents and tourists from the Riverwalk pier in downtown Bradenton to Historic Bridge Street in Homes Beach on Anna Maria ...

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 50% of businesses have reopened, including restaurants, shops, and accommodations.

Despite widespread damage in the 2024 hurricane season, Anna Maria Island was prepared for spring break visitors ... “The majority of the short-term rentals are open and most of the beachfront, ...

It's not hard to see why Florida is one of the most popular family vacation spots in the country. Miles of Atlantic and Gulf coastline, world-class beaches, theme parks galore, incredible natural ...

Just opened in October, this gorgeous property sits on Sarasota’s barrier island along 18 acres of beachfront ... hurricane renovations, this Anna Maria Island getaway is a must.

Sunday will see the return of an annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Anna Maria Island, leading up to March ... 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday; Celtic Ray Public House, 145 E. Marion Ave., ...

Where to stay: For beachfront digs, book a room at the ... islands about 20 miles northwest of Sarasota, you'll find Anna Maria Island and its 7 miles of beautiful white sand beaches.

The best Irish pub I’ve found in Florida, The Celtic Ray, established in 1997, lives up to its “public house” name with ... An adorable Irish pub on Anna Maria Island, the Freckled Fin ...

Local businesses, whether fully recovered or still recovering from 2024 hurricanes, are gearing up to capitalize on the ...

In 2021, Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate said the property was 'virtually ... Paris Hilton too lost her $8.4 million beachfront home in Malibu, though it was not her main residence.