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Spring Romantic Getaway Winner Announced
Congratulations to Monika from Alabama! Monika is the recipient of our spring romantic getaway promotion and will enjoy a two-night stay for two at Bridgewalk, A Landmark Resort on Anna Maria Island. She will also receive a gourmet dinner at the Zagat-rated Beach Bistro, a massage or spa manicure/pedicure for two at Acqua Aveda Salon Spa Store and tickets to Mote Aquarium.
When the Anna Maria Island Bridge on SR 64 closes September 29, Anna Maria Island merchants will keep busy hosting a series of family-friendly events to entertain visitors during weekends through November 13. The bridge will be closed for rehabilitation and visitors will be re-routed to the Cortez Road West bridge for access to the island.
Slip over the causeway from bustling Bradenton to Anna Maria Island, Florida, and you’ll feel like you’ve gone through a time warp – albeit a pretty one, with sparkling turquoise water on both sides of a drawbridge.
The Tortuga Inn Beach Resort, located on quaint Anna Maria Island, offers that rare combination of luxurious accommodations and Old Florida charm.
Anna Maria Island is a prime sea turtle nesting spot; more than 100 sea turtle nests were recorded last year. Take care not to harass month turtles-to-be, their nests or hatchlings. For an up-close look, guided tours are available in July.
TripAdvisor.com ranked Anna Maria Island the top destination to travel in 2007.
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As long and picturesque as its name suggests, Longboat Key's manicured lawns, sugar white beaches, dazzling sunsets and year-round warm, crystal waters are visions of understated elegance.
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All of our area beaches are awash in colorful shells, but Beer Can Island is a special favorite of locals, who arrive in early mornings and at low tide to hunt for treasures.
The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is your source for community information, such as the locations of churches and synagogues, healthcare and more.
The Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort earned their Green Lodging Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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Friendly faces, palatable dining experiences and scenic golf courses are a signature of the mainland of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, a cultural juxtaposition where art, theater and history flourish among fields of flowers and farmland.
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Saturday, November 1, 2008 join us for Bradenton’s premier black-tie social event, Snooty’s Gala, benefits the South Florida Museum. Gala guests dine on gourmet cuisine and dance under the stars to live entertainment in the Museum’s beautiful Spanish Plaza.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 join Mixon Fruit Farm for a free concert in the grove. The Dr. Dave Band will be performing Country Rock on Steroids. The concert is free however, there is a charge of $5.00 for parking. You are encouraged to bring your lawn chairs or blanket. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The outlet center in Ellenton has opened a new store, Columbia Sportswear offering 8,889 square feet of retail space.
The Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Riverfront earned their Green Lodging Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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