Mike and Lizzie Thrasher, owners of Pineapplefish Luxury Vacation Villas, Beach Bums and the Anna Maria General Store, are continuing with their revitalization of historic Pine Avenue in the City of Anna Maria. The Thrashers have broken ground on The Anna Maria Historic Green Village, an 8,000-square-foot development encouraging visitors to travel the Avenue by [...]
ABC’s award-winning, late-night Nightline news program has chosen our very own Euphemia Haye Restaurant Chef/Proprietor Raymond Arpke as a finalist in their annual People’s Platelist Contest! And, now the voting is OPEN! Help us make the only Florida finalist the winner of this prestigious contest.
Click here to view Chef Arpke’s platelist video and then VOTE [...]
On the polar opposite side of Manatee County from the islands of Anna Maria and Longboat Key is the rural Florida community of Parrish. Home to the Florida Gulf Coast Railroad Museum, Parrish has a long history of cattle farming, dating back to the mid 1800’s. Today it’s home to approximately 10,000 residents and still [...]
Long ago, John Ringling brought his famous circus to town, building his stunning winter home here on Sarasota Bay. Today, his estate and the adjacent Ringling Museum of Art are home to the annual Ringling International Arts Festival. A five-day event, the festival features spectacular performances in music, dance and theater.
This year, the surrounding counties [...]
Treat yourself to an “amazing” experience riding an absolutely beautiful and gentle horse along the lovely, palm-lined beaches of Palma Sola Bay. Then ride your horse as it wades and swims in the blue water! Enjoy the video!
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Capt. Danny Stasny, an attendant at Catcher’s Marina bait-and-tackle shop on Anna Maria Island in Florida, talks about how some vacationers from various southern states are discovering the Island’s pristine beaches and gin-clear water. Enjoy the video!
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Paradise here extends as far as the eye can see. The spectacular Robinson Preserve is one of our treasured coastal habitats. Enjoy the video!
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ABC’s award-winning, late-night Nightline news program has chosen Euphemia Haye Restaurant Chef/Proprietor Raymond Arpke as a finalist in their annual People’s Platelist Contest! The contest recognizes outstanding chefs whose cuisine is exceptionally creative and authentic, which has been the tradition at the romantic Longboat Key establishment that is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Chef Arpke [...]
What a great way to have a destination wedding in Anna Maria Island Florida! Weddings on the Water – a floating chapel in Sarasota Bay. Enjoy the video!
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Parasailing is a terrific way to see Longboat Key, surrounding areas and our beautiful Florida beaches from the sky! Enjoy the video!
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