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Tourist information
http://maps.bradenton.com/jump.cgi/refsrc=KR.1202
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Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce 5337
Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, Florida 34217 Phone:
(941) 778-1541 Fax: (941) 778-9679
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State of Florida tourist information site www.flausa.com
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Chamber of Commerce |
Manatee Chamber of Commerce
P.O Box 321 222 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL
34206-0321
(941)748-3411 Fax: (941)745-1877
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Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 1000 Bradenton, FL 34206-1000
Telephone: (941) 729-9177, Help Desk extension 234
Fax: (941) 729-1820 E-mail: bacvb@hotmail.com
www.flagulfislands.com
Bradenton
Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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| Churches |
Episcopal Church of the
Annunciation (778-1638)
First Church of Christ, Scientist (778-4266)
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (778-1813)
Harvey Memorial Church (753-1543)
Island Baptist Church (778-0719)
Roser Memorial Church (778-0414)
St. Bernard Catholic Church (778-4769) |
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United
Way of Manatee |
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Anna Maria
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| Local City Government |
Manatee
Co. Government
Anna
Maria City 10005 Gulf Dr.,
Anna Maria - 941-708-6130
Holmes Beach
5901 Marine Drive, Holmes Beach -
941-708-5800
Bradenton Beach
107 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach -
941-778-1005
Manatee
County (main site)
Manatee County Tax Collector
(Island
Branch)
Manatee
County Supervisor of Elections
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News Papers |
Bradenton
Herald (748-0411)
The Bradenton Shopping Guide (748-4344)
The Islander Bystander (778-7978)
Longboat Observer (383-5509)
Anna Maria Island Sun (778-3986)
Manatee Herald Tribune (742-6100) |
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Hospitals |
Manatee
Memorial Manatee Memorial,
Bradenton - 512 beds 746-5111
Blake
Medical Center HCA.L.W. Blake
Hospital, Bradenton - 343 beds 792-6611 |
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Guide
To the West Coast of Florida & Anna Maria Island www.2fla.com
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Establishing
Residency |
Buy Property, Pay property/real estate taxes,
Register to vote, obtain vehicle tags, obtain driver's licence,
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Anna Maria Elementary School, Holmes Beach
Grades Kindergarten-5th grade 708-5525 Grades 6-12 are transported by
bus to appropriate county schools
Island Middle School 778-5200
Manatee County has 58 schools, private and public
Bradenton Academy 792-7838
Manatee Area Vocational Technical Center 751-7900
Manatee Community College 755-1511
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| Transportation |
Manatee County Area Transit operates trolleys
throughout the island.
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is accessed by major
airlines and three commuter lines.
Highways
Off I-75 - 3 exits
Main East and west artery, SR 64 or Manatee Avenue
Ellenton Via 301
Bradenton SR 70
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| Financial Institutions |
Bank of America (778-4566)
Coast Bank of Florida (792-5900)
Communtiy Bank (756-0099)
First National Bank of Manatee (778-4900)
Wachovia (795-3100) |
Bay News 9
Bishop
Planetarium
Regal
Cruises
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www.floridasecrets.com Florida Secrets
email floridasecrets@home.com
the garden. http://gardenfl.com
fern@linkfl.com
"Away Down South in. Florida?" (Gamble Plantation in Ellenton)
http://www.peanut.org/users/mike/text/Gamble.htm
"A Couple of Steps into Florida. and Way Back in Time" (Cedar Key, Dinosaur World)
http://www.peanut.org/users/mike/text/Acoupleo.htm
Beaches of the World .
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River Golf |
Congo River Golf
4011 E. Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
813-988-9888 |
Adventure
Island
Adventure
Island |
36 acres of aquatic family fun!
10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL Adventure
Island Phone:
813-987-5600
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Busch
Gardens
http://www.buschgardens.com/
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Animals, roller coasters & more! Busch
Gardens - Tampa
3000 East Busch Boulevard
Tampa, FL Busch
Gardens Phone:
813-987-5082 Busch
Gardens,Busch
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Celebration Station Tampa, FL!
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Bring your family, bring your friends,
bring your whole group to the place where the excitement
is endless. Open year 'round, we have indoor and outdoor
activities and plenty of good things to eat and drink.
Address:
10230 Palm River Road
Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 813-661-4557 |
| Ace
Golf Range & Batting Practice Center |
820 S. Kings Avenue , Brandon, FL |
| Bobby's
Seminole Indian Village |
5221 Orient Road Tampa, FL |
| Brandon
Town Center |
100 Brandon Town Center
Drive, Brandon, FL |
| The
Clayground |
Make it, paint it, bake it! The Clayground
1729 East 7th Avenue,Tampa, FL 33605
813-241-CLAY |
Florida
Aquarium
Florida
Aquarium |
Over 4,000 species of fish and other animals.
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL The
Florida Aquarium Phone:
813-273-4000 |
Tampa
Bay Visitor Information center
3601 East busch Boulevard
Tampa, FL
Tampa
Museum of Art Tours Guided tours of Tampa Museum offered.
600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL
Tampa
Theatre Tour 711 Franklin Street
Tampa, FL
Visit a landmark theater.
the University
of Tampa with its Russian-Floridian architecture-.
Walking
Tour of Tampa 600 North Ashley Drive
Tampa, FL
Wildlife
on Easy Street 12802 Easy Street
Tampa, FL
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section
http://www.beachdirectory.com/main.html
Florida
USA - Tampa portion of the Florida Tourism Site
http://home.digitalcity.com/tampabay/visitorsguide/
Tampa.Com
- Information about the Tampa Bay AreaTampa's
Downtown - What's going on downtown Intro
to Tampa Bay - Tampa Chamber of Commerce Tampa
Bay - Local Tampa Bay Area Guide TampaBay.com
- St. Petersburg Times guide to the Tampa Bay AreaTampa's
Official Visitors Site - Tampa Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Tampa's
Downtown - What's going on downtown
Intro
to Tampa Bay - Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Tampa
Bay - Local Tampa Bay Area Guide
TampaBay.com
- St. Petersburg Times guide to the Tampa Bay Area
Tampa's
Official Visitors Site - Tampa Convention and Visitors
Bureau
Florida
USA - Tampa portion of the Florida Tourism Site
Tampa
- an extensive guide to Tampa,
Beach
Directory - detailed information about the entire Suncoast,
Baseball.com
Citrus
Directory - a comprehensive directory for business and
information within Citrus County, Florida.
Bradenton
and Manatee County - published by the Bradenton Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Other sites of interest that
cover the region
Dinosaur
World Stick your head in a full-scale dino's mouth.
Florida
Orchestra (813) 286-1170
Florida
International Museum
Phone:
(800) 777-9882
The
Pier Aquarium 800 2nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg, FL
Salvador
Dali Museum Devoted to the
Spanish surrealist.
Suncoast
Seabird Sanctuary See local wildlife.
Florida
Guide - a great web site for people looking for real
estate, home builders, financing and general information about
real estate in Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
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Anna Maria Boat Club
- Holmes Beach - offers jet ski and boat
rentals as well as club memberships.
Anna
Maria Chamber of Commerce,
Anna
Maria Island Historical Society
is one of the best local
historical societies in Florida. They are open four days a week
and can be reached at (941) 778-0492.
Anna Maria Island Art League
5312 Holmes Blvd. Holmes
Beach, FL.
34217
778-2099
Anna
Maria Boat Club - Holmes Beach - offers jet ski and
boat rentals as well as club memberships.
Anything
Goes Inc. - Anna Maria - offers collectible dolls
& bears.
ANNA MARIA ISLAND
402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Island Bradenton, FL 778-0492
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. Tue. Wed. Thur. and Sun.
Bayview Plaza,
Anna Maria Island
Beach
Bistro http://www.beachbistro.com/
E-mail: mail@beachbistro.com 6600
Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Anna Maria Island
Custom
Communications Service
PO Box 1727
Anna Maria, FL. 34216
730-1608
Dolphin
Dreams Charters...
Anna Maria Island Florida -
http://users1.ee.net/tfickes/dolphin/main.htm
Gulf
Drive Cafe -Island cafe with a patio right on the
beach
Galati
Yacht Sales -Anna Maria - marine service, repairs,
sales of new and used boats.
Island
Real Estate - Serving the Island since 1970!
Island
Rental & Scooters 3214 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, FL. 34217
462-2719
Island Florist
5312 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL. 34217
778-4751
Island
Gallery West http://www.amisland.com/gallery
5348 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, FL. 34217
778-7068
J & J
Graphics
5304 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, FL. 34217 778-6541
Jack
Elka Photographics 778-2711
Email:elka@gate.net
PO Box 582
Anna Maria, FL. 34216
Mahina La Catamaran Adventures
Phone: 941.713.8000
docked at Cortez Bridge - Near the Seafood Shack- Cortez - 34217 Native Rentals, Inc.
5302 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL. 34217 778-7757
Neumann's Island Beach Store http://annamaria.net/neumanns/ Email: neu@quixnet.net
427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, FL, 34216 ~ 941-778-3316 ~
1-877-871-5152
OMA
Pizza
& Italian Restaurant
http://www.worldamerica.com/oma.htm e-mail
mailto:oma@worldamerica.com
tel. 941
778 0771 or 941 778 0772
201 N. Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 34217
Florida
Paradise
Inc.
- Realty Management Inc. - Gulf Drive -
Bradenton Beach, Florida
Roser Memorial Community Church
Rotten
Ralph's Restaurant
902 South Bay Blvd.
PO Box 2239 Anna Maria, FL. 34216
778-3953
Ultra-Violet
Expressions 315 Hardin Avenue
P. O. Box 1553
Anna Maria, FL. 34216
778-9503
http://www.hcc-online.com/floridahistory/westcoastfla/annamari.htm
http://annamaria.net/
http://members.aol.com/Wsresort/8.html
http://www.annamaria.com/
http://www.pe.net/%7Erksnow/flcountyannamaria.htm
http://www.manatee-online.com/anna-maria/direct.html
http://www.oyster-bar.com/
http://annamariaislandchamber.org/
http://www.annamariaisland.net/aboutus.html
State OF FLORIDA
http://florida.com/
http://www.sarasota-folio.com/html/body_bridgetender.html
http://njesusname.com/
http://goingtothebeach.com/usa/index.htm
| Longboat Key
Longboat Key Chamber of
Commerce http://www.longboatkeychamber.com/
6854 Gulf
of Mexico Drive
Longboat
Key, FL 34228
We'll mail your requests promptlySimply call us at (941)
383-2466
Moore's
Stone Crab Restaurant on Longboat Key...
email mooresrest@earthlink.net
Tel: 941-383-1748 · Toll Free: 1-888-968-CRAB (2722)
Fax: 941-383-7796 · Toll Free Fax: 1-888-419-CLAW (2529)
by Land: 800 Broadway Street ¨ Longboat
Key, Florida
By Sea: Between Markers 39 & 40 on the Intra Coastal Waterway
Corbino Galleries 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive - Longboat Key - 34228
Phone: 941-387-0822
Eilene & Gene's Ceramic Island Gallery 5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive - Suite #3- Longboat Key - 34228
Phone: 941-383-2006
Longboat Framing Gallerie 6824 Gulf of Mexico Drive - Longboat Key - 34228
Phone: 941-383-8914
Capt. Dave Vaught 595 Dream Island Road - Longboat Key - 34228
Phone: 941-920-4294
Village Grocery 6310 Gulf of Mexico Drive - Longboat Key - 34228
Phone: 941.383.0858
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Manatee Airboat Tours, Inc.
docked at Perico Harbour on Manatee Avenue - Bradenton - 34209
Phone: 941-795-5353
Bradenton
Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-4-Manatee.
Refer to the Beach
Bradenton
Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bradenton hearld
http://www.bhip.com/
Babcock
Wilderness Adventures
If
you wish to experience the thrill of meeting panthers,
bison, birds, and dozens of wild alligators face to face,
then this tour is a must
URL:http://www.babcockwilderness.com/
Bishiop
Planetarium
201 10th Street West Bradenton, Florida 34205
(941) 746-4131
Located on the Manatee River waterfront and taking up an entire
city block, the South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium, and
Parker Manatee Aquarium is a unique educational resource.
Bradenton Sarasota International Airport 6000 Airport Circle - Sarasota - 34243
Phone: 941-359-5200
DESOTO SPEEDWAY Best & Most Complete Stock Car Racing in the Area
21000A State Route 64 E. Bradenton, FL 34202
941-748-3171 Fax: 941-746-3424
DeSOTO MUSEUM
201 10th St. West Bradenton, FL 747-1998
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tue. - Fri.
De
Soto National Memorial Programs at the park explain the prevailing 16th
century Spanish cultural values and the inevitable clash with the
native cultures the expedition encountered.
Mixon Fruit Farms
Fresh Citrus Fruit from Mixon Fruit
Farms, Inc.
Florida's Sweetest Attraction
http://www.mixon.com/
2712 26th Avenue East,
P.O Box 25200
Bradenton, Florida 34206-5200
(941) 748-5829 • 1-800-608-2525
Fax: (941) 748-1085
Email: Info@Mixon.com
PINNACLE
MEDICAL GROUP Walkin clinic
http://www.see-florida.com/Bradenton/index.html
seahorse
http://www.seahorseinc.com/
12012 Cortez Road West Cortez FL, 34215
(941)792-1336
http://www.bistroatislandsend.com/beachframe.htm
SOUTH
FLORIDA MUSEUM 201 10th St. W
Bradenton, FL
746-4132
10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tue. - Sat. | Noon - 5 P.M. Sunday
Welcome
to Autoway Ford - Bill Graham Ford is Manatee
Counties largest automotive dealership for over 30 years.
Wishful
Thinkin Farms - Nature-Trail Horseback Riding
Manatee
County Phone:(941)322-1074
Camping,
Fishing, Hayrides and Horseback Riding. Chaperoned. All
Ages May Ride… Reservations Required! One Hour From Anna
Maria Island! :http://annamaria.net/wthinkn/
Lake
Manatee State Recreation Area
Phone:(941)
741-3028 Full
Facility Camping, Primitive Camping, Recreation, Canoeing,
Swimming, Fishing, Boat Ramp, Picnicking, Hiking/Nature
Trails, Recreation Area http://annamaria.net/state/parks/lakemanatee
Egmont
Key National Wildlife Refuge
Phone:(352)
563-2088 Group/Youth
Camping, Recreation, Swimming, Fishing and Hiking/Nature
Trails. Just a short travel by boat from Anna Maria
Island. http://annamaria.net/state/parks/egmontkey
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J.P. Igloo http://jpigloo.com/
5309 29th Street East
Ellenton, FL. 34222-4116 The 115,000 square foot state of the art domed
"igloo-like" facility offers the community a sporting center for
recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. Inside the
structure are two NHL size ice rinks and a USA Hockey Official inline
rink, a fitness center, video
game room, four party rooms, four conference rooms on the second floor and
a full service restaurant with catering capabilities. Numerous programs
will be offered at the site including: hockey
and figure skating for all
ages and levels.
Edison/Ford Winter Estate Phone:
(941) 332-6634
Gamble
Plantation State Historic Site
3708 Patten Avenue
Ellenton, FL
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Clearwater
Beach offers a large marina, where you can either go
out for an adrenaline-rush aboard the Sea Screamer, go dolphin
watching, or go out on the Gulf on a variety of other types of
boats.
Big
Ben Pub - (727) 446-8809
A British pub on Clearwater beach!
Club
Liquid Blue -Clearwater night club, great staff and service (727)
446-4000
Celebration
Station (727) 791-1799
Family-oriented entertainment complex featuring rides, games and
much more
Harborview
Center(727) 462-6778
35,000 sq. ft conference center, for gatherings of 40 - 1,400
people
Capt.
Memo's Pirate Cruises(727) 446-2587
Fun for all ages. Daytime and sunset cruises
Clearwater
Marine Aquarium(727) 447-0980
Clearwater
Beach Pier 60 Highway 60
Clearwater, FL
Capt.
Bligh's Landing
No Mutiny Here.
630 Gulfview Blvd. South
Clearwater, FL
Captain
Memo's Pirate Cruise -Ahoy! Embark on a pirate cruise.
25 Causeway Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Celebration
Station - 24546 U.S. 19 N
Clearwater, FL
Clearwater
Marine Aquarium-
A window to the sea.
249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL
Congo
River Golf
-20060 U.S. 19 N Clearwater, Fl
Congo
River Golf -20060 U.S. 19
North Clearwater, FL
The
Harbor view Center
-300 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL
The
Long Center(727) 726-2181 Recreation complex with a wide
array of indoor and outdoor sports.
Orange
Blossom Groves 18200 Us Hwy 19
Clearwater, FL
Ruth
Eckerd Hall (727) 791-7400 1111 McMullen Booth Rd.,
Clearwater. Musical, dance and educational programs
in a state-of-the-art setting
Sea
Screamer
World's largest speedboat.
25 Causeway Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Sky
Screamer Parasailing
25 Causeway Boulevard
Clearwater, FL
Starlite
Cruises -1-800-444-4814 (727) 462-2628
Dinner Dance cruises, Luncheon cruises, sightseeing cruises and
more.
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SAND KEY |
Florida Gulf
Coast Art Center (727) 584-8634 222 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Belleair
Educational programs, workshops, and diverse
exhibitions schedule. Admission is free |
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INDIAN SHORES |
| Suncoast
Seabird Sanctuary. (727) 391-6211 18328 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL The sanctuary has some permanent
residents, but releases about 20 birds per day that have been
nursed back to health. Free admission, but donations
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MADEIRA BEACH |
| The cities of Madeira
Beach and Treasure
Island face each other across John's Pass, the
location of the famous John's Pass Boardwalk and Village
Europa SeaKruz (Dine - Dance - Casino)
(727) 393-5110
Holocaust
Memorial Museum (727) 392-4678 5001 113th Street, Madeira Beach
Hosts traveling exhibits on the
Holocaust and World War II.
Hubbards
Sea Adventures 150 John's Pass Boardwalk Madeira Beach, FL 337708
Fun narrated tours daily. Dolphin
watching cruises, and beach BBQ trips
to Shell Island and Egmont Key. (727) 393-1947 800-755-0677
Hubbard's
Marina Cruises An aquatic buffet.
150 John's Pass Boardwalk Madeira Beach, FL
Pirate's
Cove Adventure Golf 423 150th Avenue
Madeira
Smugglers
Cove Adventure
15395 Gulf Boulevard
Madeira Beach, FL
Smuggler's
Cove Adventure Golf
Take Your Pick.
15395 Gulf Blvd
Beach, FL
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PETERSBURG) PINELLAS COUNTY |
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St.
Pete Beach, with it's famous historic landmark the Don
Cesar Hotel (pictured below) offers a vibrant entertainment
scene, and the only winery in the county: Florida
Orange Groves and Winery. Their award-winning wines
are all made from fruit and citrus. Stop by for a free wine
tasting session.
Bay front Center & Mahaffey Theater
(727)
892-5767 400 1st St. S., St. Petersburg
Arena and performing arts theater
featuring a multitude of entertainment.
The Coliseum (727)
892-5202
535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg
One of the nation's largest dance floors,
featuring a variety of live entertainment.
Dali
Museum (727) 823-3767
Derby
Lane Greyhound Racing (727) 576-1361
Derby
Lane 10490 Gandy Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL
Dome
District Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
The
Don Cesar Hotel (Historic Landmark)
(727)
360-1881
Fort
De Soto Park (Historic Place, Beach Park)
(727)
360-1881
Florida
Marine Research Institute
100 8th Avenue SE St. Petersburg, FL
Florida
Power Park
230 South 1st Street
St. Petersburg, FL
Gulf Beaches
Historical Museum (727) 360-2491 115 10th Ave., St. Pete Beach
The museum's exhibits trace the rich
history of the barrier islands.
Great
Explorations (727) 821-8885
H.M.S.
Bounty (727) 821-6443
HMS
Bounty 800 2nd Avenue Northeast
St. Petersburg, FL
Museum
of Fine Arts (727) 896-2667
The
St. Pete Pier, a unique recreation and shopping spot,
The
Pier(727) 821-6164
P.
Buckley Moss Gallery - "the People's
Artist".727) 894-3767
Polynesian
Putter Simplicity Itself. 4999 Gulf Blvd
St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Pioneer
Village Settlement
2900 31st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL
Ruins
de El Dorado Adventure Golf
Beachy Challenge. 5301 Gulf Blvd
St. Petersburg Beach, FL
Science
Center of Pinellas County 7701 22nd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL
Shell
Key Shuttle (727) 360-1348
801 Pass-A-Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, Florida
St.
Petersburg Museum of History (727) 894-1052
Displays and exhibits depicting St. Petersburg's past. Also home
to an exact replica of the world's first commercial airliner.
Sunken
Gardens (727) 896-3186
St.
Petersburg Junior College Planetarium
Stargazing, with help. 69th St. North & Fifth Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
St.
Petersburg Pier
Experience the waterfront in the bay area.
800 Second Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
Sunken
Gardens
1825 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL
Tropicana
Field (727) 825-3100
Home to the Tampa
Bay Devil Rays
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ASOLO THEATRE
COMPANY 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Theatre
941-351-8000 · 1-800-361-8388
Circus
Sarasota P.O. Box 18636
Sarasota, FL
THE
ENTERPRISE Docked at Marina Jack's US Hwy 41 • 941-951-1833 mailto:theenterprisesailing@i-opener.net
Tall Masted Sailing Cruises - Food & Beverages included
˝ Day, 2 Hour, Sunset Cruises & Private Charters. Maximum
12 Sailors
Explore Sarasota via the Gulf or Intracoastal on a 41' 2-masted triple
sail vessel
G.
WIZ - GULFCOAST
WONDER & IMAGINATION ZONE
1001 Blvd. of the Arts
Sarasota, FL
906-1851
a world where science comes alive.
Imagine the mysteries of the world unfolding before your very eyes.
This is the Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone
Gulf
Coast World of Science 8251 15th St. East.
Sarasota
(941) 359-9975
Dig for fossils, blow up a hot air balloon, touch live snakes and
more. Special events are offered on Saturday mornings.
PELICAN MAN'S BIRD SANCTUARY
Pelican
Man's Bird Sanctuary Pelican
Man's Bird Santuary
Come & Visit Florida's Largest Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation
Center
See Fabulous Wild Birds—Pelicans, Gulls, Egrets, Herons, Owls, Hawks,
etc.
1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota, FL 34236
941-388-4444 Fax: 941-388-3258 Founded by birdlover Dale Shields.
1708 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL
THE
PLAYERS
838 N. Tamiami Trail Downtown Sarasota Musical Theatre
941-365-2494 · Fax: 954-0282
The Lieberman Gallery
1991 Main Street, Suite 244
Sarasota, FL
388-1530
The Lieberman Gallery is a non-profit art "viewing" center
dedicated to exhibiting contemporary and challenging works by artists
living and working in Sarasota and Manatee counties. hours: 9AM to 9PM daily. Free.
http://www.4sarasota.com/Sarasota/Attractions/gallery.html
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Phone:
(941) 366-5730
811 S. Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL http://www.selby.org/
Marie
Selby Botanical Gardens 11 bay-front acres are an open-air and under-glass
museum of more than 20,000 colorful plants
Mote
Marine Laboratory 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Mote
Marine Aquarium
Not your ordinary aquarium. 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL
Lido Key
(941) 388-4441
Famous research center that conducts research all over Florida.
Open to the publicMote
Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit
research organization dedicated to excellence in marine
and environmental sciences
http://marinelab.sarasota.fl.us/.
Manatee
County Tax Collector
Myakka
River State Park Exit 37 on I-75,
then 9 miles east
(941) 361-6511 Florida's largest state park has a lot to offer - canoeing,
biking, hiking and just plain relaxation. A personal favorite.
Sarasota
Classic Car Museum 811 South Palm Ave Sarasota
(941) 366-5730
120-car collection, four of which are cars personally used by John
Ringling
CARS & MUSIC OF YESTERDAY MUSEUM
5500 Tamiami Trail North
355-6228
9:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Daily
Sarasota
Jungle Gardens 3701 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, FL
Selby
Gardens 811 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL
SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
Sea Life Excursions / Kayak Adventures
Enjoy a Wildlife/Marine Life Adventure Cruise aboard our 40' Pontoon boat
with On-Board
Marine Biologist. Also, Kayak Trips into Florida Back water for "up
close" Fun! Located
at Mote Marine Aquarium • 941-388-4200 Fax:
941-927-1519 sarabayexplorer@aol.com
St. Armand's Circle,
an up-scale shopping center on Lido Key just south of Anna Maria,
draws visitors from near and far. They also have a very comprehensive
web site.
Sarasota
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Sarasota
Arts Council
Sarasota
County Tax Collector
Le
Bare Tropical Cruises Baywatch For Real.
2 Marina Place
Sarasota, FL
The
Ringling Museum's http://www.ringling.org/
5401 Bay Shore Road 355-5101 Phone:
(941) 359-5700
collection includes over 500 years
of art
/
Ringling
Museum of Art / THE
RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
Galleria Silecchia
20 S. Palm Avenue - Sarasota - 34236 Phone: 941-365-7414
Miguel's Studio/Digital Artists
253B Links Avenue, South - Towels Court- Sarasota - 34236
Phone: 941-951-1873
Perry Sherwood Gallery
24-A N. Blvd. of Presidents - Sarasota - 34236
Phone: 941-388-5334
Tile Art Ltd. (Hand Painted Tiles)
835 S. Osprey Avenue - #204- Sarasota - 34236
Phone: 941.957.1394
Wyland Galleries
465 John Ringling Blvd. - Sarasota - 34236
Phone: 941-388-5331
http://4sarasota.com/Sarasota/Restaurants/index1.html
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Konger Coral Sea Aquarium Tarpon
Springs Aquarium
(727)
938-5378
850 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
120,000 gallon main tank aquarium plus other displays featuring marine life.
Medieval
Brass Rubbing Center and Museum (727) 934-6760
822 Dodecanese Blvd.
Tarpon Springs
Spongeorama (727)
942-3771
510 Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs
A museum, theater and gift shop which
captures the history of the sponge industry.
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Babcock
Wilderness Adventures 1-800-500-5583 8000 State Road 31
Punta Gorda
Eco-tours on a 90,000 acre ranch (approx. 35 square kilometers).
Info in German as well. 30 miles north of Fort Myers.
Broadway
Palm Dinner Theater phone:
(941) 278-1380
Fort Myers
Seminole
Gulf Railway
800-SEM-GULF
(941) 275-8487 Fort Myers
Dinner train, murder mystery train and many other offerings.
Imaginarium
(941) 337-3332 Fort
Myers
The hands-on museum that kids (and adults) will love.
Lee
County Alliance of the Arts Fort Myers
(941) 939-ARTS (2787) information about everything from the Cape Coral Community Theater
to the Sanibel Music Festival.
Manatee
Park
(941) 432-2004 Fort Myers
Guided programs during the manatee season (November through March)
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J.N.
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Sanibel
6,000 acre refuge, bird watching, walks and nature appreciation.
Periwinkle
Place 2075 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel
Sanibel's largest shopping center, 36 unique stores.
The
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Phone: (941) 395-2233
3075 Sanibel- Captiva Road
Sanibel Sanibel's largest shopping center, 36 unique stores.
Everglades
Day Safari
(800) 472-3069 (941) 472-1559 Sanibel
The Everglades are one of a kind, there is nothing like it
anywhere else in the world. Learn more on an eco-safari for the
day.
Everglades
Eco Tours 800-304-9432
(941) 368-3252
info@gladestour.com
Another Everglades tour operator
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| Billie
Swamp Safari
Captain
Doug's Small Airboat Rides Travel in comfort on the quietest airboats, as you enjoy the
beauty and splendor of the Florida Everglades.
Fifth
Avenue South Old Naples, very picturesque, nice shops, nice for simply
strolling around.
Naples
Trolley Tours
(941) 262-7300
Nature
Tours (Everglades) (941) 860-9823
...by Loon Bay Outfitters. There are other tour operators, but
none with such a good website.
Naples
Teddy Bear Museum (941) 598-2711
The most comprehensive collection of bears in North America. More
than 3000 Teddy Bears!
Tin
City Shopping and Restaurants (941) 598-2711
Over 40 eclectic shops and restaurants. Well worth a visit.
Swamp
Buggy Races (941) 598-2711
Racing in the swamps? More fun than you can imagine...
National
Audubon Society's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Open daily 7:00
- 5:00
Site let's you go on a pretty good virtual tour. Visit the real
thing 21 miles east of Naples.
Parks
on Marco Island
Marco Island has no major attractions, which is part of it's
quiet, peaceful charm.
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- A
World of Orchids (407) 396-1887
World
of Orchids - large display Kissimmee
- tropical rain
forest garden
showcases thousands of rare and exotic flowering orchids from
around the globe.
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- Blizzard
Beach (407) 824-4321
- Ski down the snow
covered peaks of Mt Gushmore
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- Church
Street Station (407) 422-2434
129 W. Church Street
Orlando 32801
- Downtown Orlando
entertainment & dining complex
w/50 shops, bands
URL:
http://churchstreetstation.com/
Restaurant and entertainment area in Old Orlando. A must visit.
Historic
Church Street Station is Downtown Orlando, Florida' s
number one nighttime dining, shopping and entertainment
complex. From our grand showrooms, Rosie OGradys, The
Cheyenne Saloon, and The Orchid Garden to three exquisite
restaurants, unique specialty shops and the Historic
Railroad Depot theres fun for the entire family
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-
Central
Florida Fair
4603
W. Colonial Drive Orlando
32808 Phone:(800)
555-4361Over
the course of 11 days 205, 552 fairgoers passed through
our gates. They joined us as we showcased our 6 counties
(Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Brevard, and Volusia)
and the accomplishments of the residents within them.
http://centralfloridafair.com/
- Cypress
Gardens (800) 282-2123
- The World's Foremost
Tropical Showplace!
- Cypress
Gardens
Florida's first theme park, established in 1936.
Cypress
Gardens P.O.
Box 1 Cypress
Gardens 33884
Phone:(863)
324-2111
http://cypressgardens.com/
features lush botanical gardens,
world-acclaimed water skiing, annual floral festivals, a
butterfly conservatory, Natures Way Zoo, entertaining
shows, exhibits, kiddie rides and more
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- Gatorland
(407) 855-5496
- See thousands of
alligators plus crocodiles, birds,
reptiles and others.
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- Green
Meadows Petting Farm (407) 846-0770
- Hayrides, 300 farm
animals, and more..
-
- Jungle land (407)
396-1012
- Walk through the park
and enjoy beautiful exotic animals in a lush tropical setting.
-
- Kennedy
Space Center (800) KSC-INFO
Blast
Off onto the world of N.A.S.A.
Kennedy
Space Center Cocoa Beach
The
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex provides an
exhilarating and educational experience of the space
program. http://kennedyspacecenter.com/
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- King
Henry's Feast (800) 883-8181
- Banquet & Variety
Show in the Great Hall; knights, magician, comedy
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- Medieval
Times (800) 229-8300
- Fine food and a Great
dinner show!
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- Mystery Fun House (407)
351-3355
- Laser game, mini golf,
game rooms,
-
- Nickelodeon
Studios (407) 363-3770
- Studios for proper
children's television programming
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- Orlando
Science Center
- Enjoy a day of discovery
and science fun for everyone!
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- Ripley's
Believe It Or Not (407) 363-4418
- Robert Ripley. More than
200 oddities from around the world.
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- River
Country (407) 824-4321
- Water slides, rapid
ride, swings, pools, beach nature trail
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- Sea
World (407) 351-3600 SeaWorld
(407)363-2200
- Very large marine park:
whales, sea lions, shows galore.
-
- Splendid
China (407) 397-8800
- The 76-acre park
showcases China's most famous sites,
- replicated in miniature
and full-scale, the Great Wall
- and Imperial Palace.
-
- Sleuths
Mystery Dinner Shows (407) 363-1985 or (800) 393-1985
- Mystery and Suspense
-
- Typhoon
Lagoon (407) 824-4321
- Twisting tides, roaring
rapids and wonderful waterways
-
- Walt
Disney World Resort (407) 824-4321
- Disntance: 4 Miles from
Villa
- Magic Kingdom, EPCOT,
MGM Studios, much more.
- Walt
Disney World (WDW) 407) W-DISNEY Disney
World is only 2 hours from Anna Maria Island http://www.disney.com/DisneyWorld/index2.html
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- Water
Mania (407) 396-2626
- "Abyss" water
tube, "Wipe Out" surf ride, "Cruisin'
Creek" river
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- Wet
'n Wild (407) 351-1800
- 25 acres of water park.
All types of flumes, slides, etc.
Florida's
National Parks
Harry
P. Leu Gardens
Kissimmee
Golf Club
Orlando
Museum of Art
Universal
Studios Florida
(407) 63-8000 http://www.uescape.com/
1000
Universal Studios PlazaOrlando
32819-7601Phone:(800)
711-0080 Encompassing
over 840 acres in Orlando, Florida, UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS ESCAPE is a sprawling new vacation destination
where youll find not one, but TWO colossal theme parks
filled with the worlds most state-of-the-art rides and
attractions unparalleled shopping, dining and live
entertainment world-class resorts and more. UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS ESCAPE combines the creativity of Hollywood with
the greatest stories of all time to create truly
memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
The
Fort Myers MiracleFt. Myers
(941)768-4210
The Minnesota Twins Class A team
National
Parks (all in Florida)
Silver
Springs
Silver Springs
Weeki
Wachee Springs Weeki Wachee
Wild
Waters - family water park Silver Springs
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ATTRACTIONS IN FLORIDA
Tour
the Hillsborough River 15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa, FL
Canoe
Escape ########
9335 East Fowler Avenue
Thonotosassa, FL wilderness Florida.
Bok
Tower Gardens Lake Wales
Butterfly
World Ft. Lauderdale
http://www.floridastatefair.com/
Fairchild
Tropical Garden, 10901
Old Cutler Road
Coral
Gables 33156 Phone:(305)
667-1651 http://ftg.org/
located in Miami, Florida, USA, is
one of the worlds preeminent botanical gardens, and has
extensive collections of rare tropical plants including
palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in
1938, the Garden is among Floridas most popular visitor
attractions and offers a variety of community programs in
environmental education, conservation and horticulture.
The
Florida
Attractions Association is a trade association
representing allied businesses, attraction and affiliate
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USA
Today is an excellent weather resource, providing the latest
forecasts for over 20 locations in Florida. They also provide a guide to
month-to-month climates for several locations in Fl
Siesta Key
KEY
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Sunset, Half-Day, Full-Day or Custom designed Sailing Voyages Delicious Meals & Beverage Combinations Included
941-346-7245 info@SiestaKeySailing.com
SIESTA
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941-349-1900
It's Easy! Anyone Can Fly! Beautiful Aerial View! Dry Take Offs and Landings from Boat Deck Myakka
River State Park
13207
S.R. 72
Sarasota
34241 U.S. Phone:(941)361-6511
http://annamaria.net/state/parks/myakka/
one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. Myakka
River flows through 45 square miles hiking, fishing,
camping, and wildlife observation.
WISHFUL THINKIN' FARMS
5815 Juel Gill Rd. Myakka City, FL 34251 941-322-1074
Nature Trail-Horseback Riding Chaperoned, Family Oriented,
Hayrides, Moonlight Riding
http://myakka.sarasota.fl.us/
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and
largest state parks
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Systems
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Gardens 2641 South Lake Summit Drive
Winter Haven, FL
Dade
Battlefield State Historic Site
7200 County Road 603
Dade City, FL
Seminole War Memorial.
Dunedin
Brewery 1368 Spaulding Road
Dunedin, FL
Gulf
Golf Nostalgia or Tradition?
11605 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL
Haunted
Grimm House of Old Town
5770 West Irlo Bronson Highway Kissimmee, FL
Homosassa
Springs State Wildlife Park
US Highway 19
Homosassa, FL
Get out and see some wildlife.
H&R
Trains 6901 US Highway 19 North
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida's largest train store.
J.B.
Starkey's Flatwoods Adventures
12959 State Road 54
Odessa, FL
Cracker Florida.
Largo
Central Park - Live Steamers Ride
225 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL
Missing
Links 1201 East Bay Drive
Largo, FL More Than Just Golf.
Lighted
Boat Parade Viewing Grounds - Holiday Inn
401 Second Street
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Adventure
land
Miniature Golf & Driving Range 6440 S. Florida Avenue
Floral City, FL
Auburndale
Speedway
Paved Track Racing Fun
5640 State Road 542 West Auburndale, FL
Bay
Area Renaissance
1920 Lake Avenue Southeast 20th Avenue Southeast, FL
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