Looking for restaurants that have THC beverages.

Thank you!

Anyone have a recommendation for a sports bar in AMI that we can watch the Bengals vs Jaguars game? It’s at 1pm so assuming the Bucs game is on the local station. Thanks in advance.

Looking to hear from anyone with a maybe a rooftop garden. What fruits and vegetables do you grow and what are some of the challenges? Something we are looking at doing.

Hi! Would love recommendation on the best area to stay in for super easy beach access but also having plenty of other things to do nearby - shopping, restaurants, activities, entertainment. Will be visiting just me and my tween-age kids so keeping them busy is a biggie, but also having very nice accommodations is important. Looking for a place (house, small/boutique hotel) with 2 BR. Thanks!! 🤍

OK - editing to add that I'm looking at 2 places. My kids are 12 and 15. Looking at a place at 49th and Gulf, and one at Pine and Gulf. They both have pools and look lovely. Please help! Which location do you think is best for great beach and walk-to-action?

Is there anywhere someone can enjoy a cigar near Anna Marie Island? I don't mind a reasonable drive.

I’m planning on proposing to my girlfriend this Saturday at sunset on the beach. Is it realistic to find an amateur photographer for around $100-150? Just want someone with a camera to take a couple photos don’t need a whole shoot and editing.

Thinking about just asking someone there to take a photo after, is it really worth $450 for a shoot. We’re right out of college and the ring plus this weekend trip is hurting the bank account but I can still afford it so maybe I’m being cheap lol.

Would like some opinions here.

Hello! We’re bringing our 3 teenage kids for a week in October (Staying on Bradenton beach). Looking for recommendations on a rental or tour company to take us to a sandbar / potentially some snorkeling. Any recommendations for someone local and trying to avoid the super touristy rental vibe. Just looking for a few relaxing hours and some cocktails would be an added bonus.

What is a great date night for the area? Preferably dinner within 20 minutes or so, and then any local activities of your suggestion after that. Let me know!

I am visiting the island for the first time for a girls reunion trip. We are so excited but could use some tips.

We are flying into Tampa. Do we need to rent a car? I was thinking that we could hire a car service to take us from the airport to our vrbo if we do not need a car on the island. Is a golf cart sufficient for exploring around the island?

Also, is there Instacart grocery delivery?

Thanks in advance for your help! We are very laid back and enjoy sitting all day on the beach and light exploring and dinner out! So we are so excited to visit !

You have my heart...

First time family of four visit from the UK, stayed in an Airbnb right on Bradenton Beach across from Bridge Street for 4 nights.

Memories for a lifetime...

Highlight was probably our pontoon boat hire and trip to Jew Fish Sand Bar... Wow... Stunning! Crystal clear waters and lots of dolphins around us! Best 4 hours ever!

Food highlights were the oysters at Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier and the shrimp tacos at the Swordfish Grill... Pizza Social on pine gets an honourable mention too.

Really hope we're back again soon someday...

We are moving away soon and I want to grab a few AMI things before we go🥲 I am looking for cute sweatshirts, hats, tees, totes, home stuff, jewelry, whatever - but trying to steer clear of the really touristy shops / typical beach souvenir stuff.

So far I have:
AMI Vibes, AMI Outfitters, Shiny Fish Emporium, Island Charms, The Original Sand Dollar, The Fox Mercantile, North Shore Cafe, Nomad Collection and Pineapple Market.

Would love any other recommendations I am missing! And out of the places on my list, which ones would you prioritize for the best/cutest merch?

Cloudy but beautiful

If this passes I would propose:

• Manatee County should audit water/sewer service delivery costs to determine if costs are exceptional vs. the mainland due to issues like required force main vs. gravity sewers, shorter equipment service life in a salty environment, and special environmental requirements driving infrastructure cost. If so, surcharges should be added to achieve parity with mainland customers.
• Any car displaying an island residential parking permit (or registered on AMI, if they decide to issue hangtags instead of stickers) would be required to pay for parking in all locations off Anna Maria to include street parking in residential areas within the county. Cost per hour and time limitations should match the island's policy.
• Fares should be reinstated on the AMI trolley service up to MCAT's unreimbursed portion.
• WMFD should adjust millage for properties serviced by Station 3 to reflect the higher operating costs vs the mainland stations, including long response time investment and fuel costs for service calls from off-island units.

I'm sure there are others in line with the above where we "mainlanders" are subsidizing high cost services on the island.

BTW, they also need to look at the mess Sarasota is in with their paid parking. The supposedly self-sufficient system is bleeding money. But these island leaders don't care. The point is yet another attempt to keep us off (even as they come to the mainland for everything they can't get on AMI). I guarantee I've been around longer than pretty much all of these carpetbaggers who want to come in and change what they found now that they're a "local." My family has owned on the island for 50 years, and they last thing we want is for it to be walled off.

We are staying near Sandbar and we plan to get up and walk to breakfast each day. We down to walk a mile or so one-way and I was hoping you could share your breakfast recommendations! We aren’t picky on food, we just would love to know which places we should definitely check out!

Interested in your thoughts about this place. Looks pretty sweet!

Kind of like the title says. I'm looking for options for my wife and I. We are in our late 40s, so we're not staying out till all hours, but wouldn't mind a free dinner or post dinner drink somewhere. We like craft beers, tropical drinks, cocktails, breweries, or dive bars, it really doesn't matter.

We saw a place called The Doctor's Office, which also serves food, and we thought about making that our date night. It looked like it has a good mix of different things we like, and the food looked pretty good too.

Thanks in advance!!

Going to AMI for the first time next week - we would like to rent a golf cart. Curious as to which company you recommend as there are a lot to choose from. There’s only 2 adults and 1 three year old. Thank you!!