AIRPORTS
Orlando International: 1½ hours.
Tampa International: 1¼ hours.
Sarasota, Bradenton: 30 minutes.
St Petersburg, Clearwater: 45 minutes.
ATTRACTIONS
Bush Gardens: 1 hr
African Theme Park, Sarasota: ½ hr
Disney World: 2¼ hrs
Ringlng Museum of Art: ½ hr
JUST OFF THE ISLAND:
More than a dozen public golf courses within a half hour drive.
Symphony, ballet, opera and jazz at Sarasota, 45 minute drive.
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens: 30 minute drive. See butterflies, humming birds and their world renowned orchid centre.
Dasota National Park: 30 minute drive.
Ringling Museum of Art and CasZan Mansion: 35 minute drive.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens: 35 minute drive. Experience jungle gardens which boast areas of foliage, which surrounds performing bird and reptile shows.
Myakka River State Park, Myakka; 1 hour drive. This has the worlds largest Air Boat, see Alligators, Deer, Wild Hogs, Armadillos, and many other species of Wild Life.
Bush Gardens, Tampa: 1 hour drive.
Lowery Park Zoo, Tampa: 1 hour drive.
Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa: 1 hour drive.
Florida Aquarium, Tampa: 1 hour drive.
Tampa Bay Downs, Tampa: 1 hour drive.
Sunken Gardens, St Petersburg: 45 minute drive.
Florida International Museum, St Petersburg: 45 minute drive.
Salvador Dali Museum, St Petersburg: 45 minute drive.
Circus Museum, St Petersburg: 45 minute drive.
Disney World, Orlando: 1½ to 2 hours drive.
Sea World, Orlando: 1½ to 2 hours drive.
MGM Studios, Orlando: 1½ to 2 hours drive.
Universal Studios, Orlando: 1 to 2 hours drive.
Tour the islands by the Show Boat Paddle Steamer or hire yourself a boat for the day and explore the waterways. (Just off the Cortez Bridge to Anna Maria Island)
Visit the Pelican Man who saves and cares for hundreds of Pelicans, and stop at Moat Aquarium to see Florida sea life, sharks, many species of fish, turtles and whales. 30 mins
Cypress Gardens with its butterfly conservatory, exotic birds, botanical gardens, spectacular water ski shows and one of America's most elaborate model railroads.
SHOPPING
Ellington outlet centre: on the 175 corridor, 30 to 45 minutes drive.
St Armadas Circle (Longboat Key) (world famous boutiques): 30 minutes drive.
ACTIVITIES
Anna Maria Island Rentals: for Diving, Snorkelling, Jet skiing, Surfing, Parasailing, Boating and Fishing gear.
On Fishing trips join a charter or book your own.
Motor boat or Sailing boat rentals available from the Marina with Guides for fishing, Sailing or Sightseeing.
Bicycle, Moped, and Scooter Rentals.
Fishing off one of the three Public Fishing Piers.
Public Tennis courts.
A wonderful library in Holmes Beach.
Numerous Art and Craft exhibitions.
Seven churches.
Anna Maria Island Community Theatre.
Anna Maria Island Historical Museum.
Kayak Rental available in Holmes Beach.
Great New Fitness Centre at Homes Beach, Personal Trainers also available.
Wonderful Restaurants to suit every taste.
Over 50 shops.
Medical
Blake Medical Centre and Manatee Memorial Hospital: both within easy driving distance from Anna Maria Island.
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