Anna Maria Island, FL - 7 Miles of Paradise
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Date: 2024-03-01
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Comments and reviews: 32
Bobrogers99
For over 20 years we've rented various places on the island for 6 to 8 weeks in winter, and what we have appreciated is that it has resisted overcommercialization - with varying success. It's not an amusement park, though there's plenty to do there. The miles of continuous beach are all open to the public, so even on a sultry Sunday afternoon you can find empty space and solitude on the sand - if you have a place to park. The traffic on Gulf Drive becomes impossible from 11: 00AM to 6: 00 PM, but after sunset (which is often thrilling to see) everything quiets down. Our very favorite restaurant is The Feast in Holmes Beach, walkable from our favorite rental house in a quiet enclave on 51st St.
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For over 20 years we've rented various places on the island for 6 to 8 weeks in winter, and what we have appreciated is that it has resisted overcommercialization - with varying success. It's not an amusement park, though there's plenty to do there. The miles of continuous beach are all open to the public, so even on a sultry Sunday afternoon you can find empty space and solitude on the sand - if you have a place to park. The traffic on Gulf Drive becomes impossible from 11: 00AM to 6: 00 PM, but after sunset (which is often thrilling to see) everything quiets down. Our very favorite restaurant is The Feast in Holmes Beach, walkable from our favorite rental house in a quiet enclave on 51st St.
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quinnrowan5546
I was born right in Blake hospital in Bradenton so this is my home. I've swam in those waters more times than I can count. It hurt me so much when I read a couple years ago that even more of the natural land and plant life was being destroyed just to build another god damn parking lot.
I guess the song Big Yellow Taxi sums it up best:
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
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I was born right in Blake hospital in Bradenton so this is my home. I've swam in those waters more times than I can count. It hurt me so much when I read a couple years ago that even more of the natural land and plant life was being destroyed just to build another god damn parking lot.
I guess the song Big Yellow Taxi sums it up best:
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone
They paved paradise and put up a parking lot
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earth
It's a shame the island is all built up on now. It should have been kept as a natural nature preserve. And why would anyone want to live in a dangerous low-lying area like that because if a hurricane hits and there's a high surge it would all be flooded. There are way too many people living in Florida and it's the 4th most populated state and is now very expensive to live there. $125 to $165 to take a horse ride So much greed and corruption there now too taking advantage of tourists.
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It's a shame the island is all built up on now. It should have been kept as a natural nature preserve. And why would anyone want to live in a dangerous low-lying area like that because if a hurricane hits and there's a high surge it would all be flooded. There are way too many people living in Florida and it's the 4th most populated state and is now very expensive to live there. $125 to $165 to take a horse ride So much greed and corruption there now too taking advantage of tourists.
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tedinvt4631
We've been coming here in March & April for about 20 years. The island was once a quiet retreat. It's now an over crowded nightmare. If you like traffic that barely moves, non-stop construction noise, lawn care people running trimmers & leaf blowers, kids yelling & screaming in swimming pools and exorbitant rental costs, this is the place for you. If you're looking for a quiet place to enjoy a relaxing vacation, keep looking.
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We've been coming here in March & April for about 20 years. The island was once a quiet retreat. It's now an over crowded nightmare. If you like traffic that barely moves, non-stop construction noise, lawn care people running trimmers & leaf blowers, kids yelling & screaming in swimming pools and exorbitant rental costs, this is the place for you. If you're looking for a quiet place to enjoy a relaxing vacation, keep looking.
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_jaber1
Sad what happened to this city. Taking such a beautiful location and turning it into such a party spot should be a crime. The kids drinking on the beach and in the ocean, constant traffic, and the rising cost of rentals with decreasing quality. The locations are all being bought by rental company’s and the cleanliness and quality maintenance is suffering. It’s terrible and the council should be ashamed
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Sad what happened to this city. Taking such a beautiful location and turning it into such a party spot should be a crime. The kids drinking on the beach and in the ocean, constant traffic, and the rising cost of rentals with decreasing quality. The locations are all being bought by rental company’s and the cleanliness and quality maintenance is suffering. It’s terrible and the council should be ashamed
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urex1717
Anna Maria can be magical but you need a helicopter to get there these days. The roads are a nightmare and will be for the foreseeable future. If you plan to vacation there, don't plan on leaving until you leave. It truly is a problem that Manatee County has yet to solve. They are all a good old boy network and so don't hold your breath waiting for them to solve anything.
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Anna Maria can be magical but you need a helicopter to get there these days. The roads are a nightmare and will be for the foreseeable future. If you plan to vacation there, don't plan on leaving until you leave. It truly is a problem that Manatee County has yet to solve. They are all a good old boy network and so don't hold your breath waiting for them to solve anything.
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mdem1967
No doubt a beautiful place, but OMG, the traffic! Coming in on Manatee Blvd from downtown Bradenton is always an endless stream of bumper-to-bumper traffic. Then, once you get onto the island, pretty much the same thing. Bumper to bumper, creeping and crawling. I guess if you came here for a week, parked your car and walked everywhere, it would be tolerable.
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No doubt a beautiful place, but OMG, the traffic! Coming in on Manatee Blvd from downtown Bradenton is always an endless stream of bumper-to-bumper traffic. Then, once you get onto the island, pretty much the same thing. Bumper to bumper, creeping and crawling. I guess if you came here for a week, parked your car and walked everywhere, it would be tolerable.
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shae482
Love the video! Always watch this when I’m missing my second home. Me and my family have been vacationing from Kentucky to the island on and off since 2005. It’s truly a beautiful and amazing place with great people! And the food is amazing! Beach house and the city pier are our favorite places to grab some food! Haven’t been back since 2016 unfortunately.
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Love the video! Always watch this when I’m missing my second home. Me and my family have been vacationing from Kentucky to the island on and off since 2005. It’s truly a beautiful and amazing place with great people! And the food is amazing! Beach house and the city pier are our favorite places to grab some food! Haven’t been back since 2016 unfortunately.
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seanblake4688
I grew up going to visit my grandparents here on AMI. Have amazing memories, thank you for bringing back some of my childhood nostalgia. I hope to get back here one day. It looks a lot more built up from what I remember! I used to get grouper sandwiches at the Bridge Street Pier, sounds like they changed to an Oyster bar. Thanks again!
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I grew up going to visit my grandparents here on AMI. Have amazing memories, thank you for bringing back some of my childhood nostalgia. I hope to get back here one day. It looks a lot more built up from what I remember! I used to get grouper sandwiches at the Bridge Street Pier, sounds like they changed to an Oyster bar. Thanks again!
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hockeycardkids6042
This place is my second home. We are from Minnesota and come down multiple times a year always renting a new house but hopefully soon we can purchase our own place in the beautiful island. I've been going here ever since 2010 and it feels like home. I know my way around the island like it's home and I just love the place.
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This place is my second home. We are from Minnesota and come down multiple times a year always renting a new house but hopefully soon we can purchase our own place in the beautiful island. I've been going here ever since 2010 and it feels like home. I know my way around the island like it's home and I just love the place.
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bethgoetz7207
You forgot to mention it's not the nice little quiet island it use to be. Very busy year-round with tourist. Locals are forgotten; prices at restaurants are very high they know they can over price menus because the tourist will pay the price. Not ALL restaurants are just interested in over charging tourist but most are.
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You forgot to mention it's not the nice little quiet island it use to be. Very busy year-round with tourist. Locals are forgotten; prices at restaurants are very high they know they can over price menus because the tourist will pay the price. Not ALL restaurants are just interested in over charging tourist but most are.
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peytonhubble8602
Best beach in Florida, bar none! Thank you for posting. I went a couple of years ago, but plan on returning in April to take my man and my baby this round. Will be little man's first beach trip at 18 months, we are so excited!
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Best beach in Florida, bar none! Thank you for posting. I went a couple of years ago, but plan on returning in April to take my man and my baby this round. Will be little man's first beach trip at 18 months, we are so excited!
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deanstein3093
The best thing I did was leave this city its nothing to do boring, I live in Hallandale Beach which is next Miami and Hollywood Beach the night life is amazing and its always some were to go and enjoy yourself.
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The best thing I did was leave this city its nothing to do boring, I live in Hallandale Beach which is next Miami and Hollywood Beach the night life is amazing and its always some were to go and enjoy yourself.
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seymourwrasse3321
we used to go to Pete Renards for Sunday dinner when I was a kid, we sat in the revolving dining area, if you went to the restroom, you came back and your parents moved
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we used to go to Pete Renards for Sunday dinner when I was a kid, we sat in the revolving dining area, if you went to the restroom, you came back and your parents moved
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earth
Just returned home from this beach. I’m a Gulf Coast freak and never been past the panhandle where the water is clear emerald green, but Santa Maria has ice blue water. GORGEOUS!
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Just returned home from this beach. I’m a Gulf Coast freak and never been past the panhandle where the water is clear emerald green, but Santa Maria has ice blue water. GORGEOUS!
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bridgetgennett8452
Stop saying Bradington Beach. It's Bradenton, not Bradington. You also say Beach Street pier- it's Bridge Street pier. No more Bradington! There is no such place.
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Stop saying Bradington Beach. It's Bradenton, not Bradington. You also say Beach Street pier- it's Bridge Street pier. No more Bradington! There is no such place.
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jlizardi5013
You should go out of your comfort zone more so you could understand why it has not made the list. There are plenty of more beautiful places right in your backyard.
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You should go out of your comfort zone more so you could understand why it has not made the list. There are plenty of more beautiful places right in your backyard.
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earth
I lived on Anna Maria Island over 40yrs ago when it was quiet, much less crowded and not well known. It's a beautiful place but was much nicer before it was discovered.
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I lived on Anna Maria Island over 40yrs ago when it was quiet, much less crowded and not well known. It's a beautiful place but was much nicer before it was discovered.
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pauldupey7640
APPRECIATE YOU FOR THIS VERY INFORMATIONAL VID. Bout to fly down Thursday for sister and mother's birthday and I'm bringing my drone for that railroad shot
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APPRECIATE YOU FOR THIS VERY INFORMATIONAL VID. Bout to fly down Thursday for sister and mother's birthday and I'm bringing my drone for that railroad shot
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claudiahansen4938
Our Pittsburgh friends showed us Anna Maria island and drove us all the way south over the bridges back to Lido Key and Sarasota. It is beautiful!
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Our Pittsburgh friends showed us Anna Maria island and drove us all the way south over the bridges back to Lido Key and Sarasota. It is beautiful!
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staceyroberts3468
I live here new resident of one year. I really appreciate this video! Haven’t been able to get all this info on my own. Thanks so much
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I live here new resident of one year. I really appreciate this video! Haven’t been able to get all this info on my own. Thanks so much
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terryburks6839
looks great. concerned that it will get even more crowded now that Sanibel Island is gone for now. Trying to find a new place to go.
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looks great. concerned that it will get even more crowded now that Sanibel Island is gone for now. Trying to find a new place to go.
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marshallperez9103
Take off just for vacation stay and go community, and vacation bae, in order to get state/federal help doing what I can do for you
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Take off just for vacation stay and go community, and vacation bae, in order to get state/federal help doing what I can do for you
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jadeheart911
These are some gorgeous views of the beaches! Great info! I lived in Madeira Beach and never went to Anna Maria. I will now!
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These are some gorgeous views of the beaches! Great info! I lived in Madeira Beach and never went to Anna Maria. I will now!
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miriamwallwin7868
There is no Paradise in Florida! This state sucks the big one. Awful, not friendly, people. And way too expensive!
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There is no Paradise in Florida! This state sucks the big one. Awful, not friendly, people. And way too expensive!
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nancyryan481
This is a hidden gem, since I didn't know about this island until a friend told me about it! The video is well done!
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This is a hidden gem, since I didn't know about this island until a friend told me about it! The video is well done!
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jordanjae
F the sandbar. They pay minimum wage. One employee actually made under legal wage. before taxes. I hated working there.
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F the sandbar. They pay minimum wage. One employee actually made under legal wage. before taxes. I hated working there.
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jonathanblack1975
If y’all ever wanna come take a vacation come to zota resort it’s right in the island beautiful beach
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If y’all ever wanna come take a vacation come to zota resort it’s right in the island beautiful beach
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tiradomaribel9436
ok, I appreciate all the information included and the music selection is perfection love it. Suscribed
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ok, I appreciate all the information included and the music selection is perfection love it. Suscribed
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dianecarr4957
This was our favorite Florida beach destination, second being Pensacola. love it here and will be back!
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This was our favorite Florida beach destination, second being Pensacola. love it here and will be back!
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alltogethernow121
With that insane florida governor, and trump supporters Why would anybody visit or live in Florida
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With that insane florida governor, and trump supporters Why would anybody visit or live in Florida
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earth
You need to buy the DJI fpv for your drone footage.
I use it in all mine
Fpv is the New way to film
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You need to buy the DJI fpv for your drone footage.
I use it in all mine
Fpv is the New way to film
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