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TERRY & SANDY'S TIPS ON WHERE TO STAY...
AMI has a number of lodging options to suit your needs. As well as owning two vacation rentals
on the island, Terry and Sandy also manage a number of others. Below are their two rentals
along with some information on the other options should they be fully booked.
Anna Maria Island Condo...
Our condo offers all the amenities you need to fully enjoy your stay
on Anna Maria Island, including air conditioning, a 50-inch flat screen
television, and luxurious bedrooms with the finest 200-thread linens
and a Floridian comforter. From the bedrooms, sliding glass doors
lead onto the balcony, which provides breathtaking views of the
pool, the Gulf of Mexico, and the parasailors passing by.
For more information please refer to the property website...
The Beach Sands...
Treat yourself to amazing beach views from every room by day, and
unforgettable sunsets by night, at The Beach Sands. You'll enjoy
elegantly decorated accommodations with amenities to make your
beach vacation a treasured memory, including a state-of-the-art
kitchen, wireless internet, HDTVs, direct beach access and a heated
pool.
For more information please refer to the property website...
Orienting Yourself...
Anna Maria Island is located on the west coast of Florida, around 20 miles from Sarasota, 55 miles from
Tampa, and 125 miles from Orlando. The island itself is 7 miles long but a mere 2 miles across at its
widest point. You'll often hear reference to Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. These
are all places on the Island, with Anna Maria to the north, Bradenton to the south, and Holmes Beach
sandwiched in between. Our condos are located in Bradenton Beach.
Away From the Beach Tips...
Retail Therapy...
St. Armands Circle...
Homegrown Treats...
If you love shopping for goodies
you can't find elsewhere, try
the shops in Bradenton. Pick up
vintage dresses and refurbished
furniture (if you're not flying
home...) and don't forget the
stores at Village of the Arts.
These
artist bungalows sell
affordable and fine art from
regional artists. Or shop the
huge outlet mall for traditional
luxury stores like Polo Ralph
Lauren.
St. Armands Circle offers
wonderful shopping and dining
for a luxury treat on your trip.
Find exclusive shops, galleries,
and boutiques, plus high-end
restaurants and nightlife. Pay a
visit to the center of St. Armand's
Circle to see AMI's version of a
Hollywood landmark: The Circus
"Ring of Fame" commemorating
circus stars. Then have dinner
at
the
famous
Columbia
Restaurant.
Florida's mild climate makes it
a goldmine for delicious fresh
fruit. At Mixon Fruit Farm in
Bradenton, you'll find brimming
baskets of sweet, juicy citrus
fruits that taste (almost) as good
as dessert. Or, for something
a little more sinful, try their
famous "Mixon Swirl," an
orange-flavored ice cream cone.
You can also tour the groves and
learn about the citrus-growing
process.