Stephanie's Guidebook
Food scene
The Ugly Grouper
5704 Marina DrLos Chiludos Mexican Restaurant and Catering
3232 Southpointe BlvdWicked Cantina Bradenton Beach
101 7th St NThe Doctor's Office
Great cocktails
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf DrFine dining
The Waterfront Restaurant
111 S Bay BlvdOne of our favorites
The Chateau Anna Maria
5325 Marina DriveGreat wine selection
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina DrExcellent place for to go or casual dining
Pizzano's Pizza
5318 Marina DrivePizza salads wings
Two Scoops
101 N Bay BlvdIce cream
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveUpscale restaurant with excellent food
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Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge StUpscale restaurant with excellent food
Tackle and Bait
Keyes Marina
5501 Marina DriveAnnie's Bait & Tackle
4334 127th St WFuel, bait, and a great grouper sandwich
Equipment & Golf cart rentals
Fun and More Rentals
5347 Gulf DrGolf cart and bike rentals and more- not the closest to the house
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Beach Bums Recreational Rentals & Gift Shop
427 Pine AveGolf cart and bike rentals and more- not the closest to the house
Just 4 Fun Beach Rentals
5358 Gulf DrClose to the house!
Bradenton Beach Marina
402 Church St NFishing
Seafood Charters
752 Manatee Avenueseafoodcharters dot net
752 Manatee Ave
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
United States
Captain Jason Stock Fishing Charters
captainjasonstock dot com
Grocery Stores
If traveling south from Tampa airport, I highly recommend stopping here if you intend to stock up on any produce, meat, or seafood. Best quality and prices.
Detwiler's Farm Market
1800 US-301ALDI
4705 Cortez Rd WPublix Super Market at Holmes Beach
3900 E Bay DrWalmart Supercenter
5315 Cortez Rd WAmacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Free Public Trolley
Look up “MCAT” Anna Maria for schedule
Ukuhamba-hamba
Monkey Bus- free
The Monkey Bus travels all over Anna Maria Island, Cortez and across the bridge by request, whether you are staying in one our beachfront vacation rentals, a resort rental, or house rental they offer prompt door-to-door service. You can call to schedule a ride anywhere from 12 noon to 3 am – 7 days a week. “Rides for Tips” is their slogan as there is no official charge for this service.