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BUSINESS ANTIQUE/COLLECTABLE STORE PINEAPPLE JUNKTION 425 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 216-4226
AUTO SERVICE GROOMS MOTORS & AUTOMOTIVE
5608 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 896-7898
BAIT & TACKLE SHOP ANNIE’S BAIT & TACKLE 4334 127th St. West Cortez, 794-3580
BANK HANCOCK BANK
5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4900
BIKE RENTAL BEACH BUMS ISLAND ATTITUDE 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
BOATING STORE GALATI YACHT SALES
900 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 778-0755
CAR DEALER COX CHEVROLET
2900 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 749-2699
CAR WASH AMERICAN CAR CARE
6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007
CARPET CLEANER FAT CAT CARPET CLEANING 5400 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, 778-2882
CLOTHING STORE IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
FLOOR COVERINGS GEORGIA CARPET WORLD 5425 14th Street W. Bradenton, 217-8245
FLORIST JOSEY’S POSEYS FLORIST 6100 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-6770
FRAME SHOP HOBBY LOBBY
4490 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 795-1462
COMMERCIAL PRINT STORE STEAMDESIGNS LLC
GIFT SHOP SAND DOLLAR
CONVENIENCE STORE CIRCLE K
GROCERY STORE PUBLIX SUPERMARKET
DRY CLEANER COURTESY CLEANERS
HAIR SALON SALON SALON
ELECTRICIAN ANTHONY’S COOLING & HEATING
HEAT & AIR ANTHONY’S COOLING & HEATING
FITNESS ISLAND FITNESS
HOME BUILDER WASH FAMILY CONSTRUCTION
5343 Gulf Drive #600 Holmes Beach, 779-9108
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 778-0100
407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200
5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2024
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 778-0100
407 72nd St. Holmes Beach, 725-0073
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HOTEL/MOTEL CEDAR COVE RESORT & COTTAGES
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
JEWELRY STORE BRIDGE STREET JEWELERS
129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 896-7800
LIQUOR STORE HURRICANE LIQUORS
5344 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2337
MANICURIST KD – FOUR SEASONS NAILS & SKIN CARE
5604 Marina Dr. #C Holmes Beach, 778-8590
MARINA KEYES MARINA
5501 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2838
MEN’S APPAREL MISTER ROBERTS RESORT WEAR 5330 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4505
OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE AMI OUTFITTERS COASTAL GEAR & APPAREL 401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-4996
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PACK & SHIP ISLAND MAIL & MORE
3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911
PAINTER TONY DESTEFANO
DeStefano Painting 902 99th St. NW Bradenton, 962-8963
PEST CONTROL ANNA MARIA PEST CONTROL 11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630
PET GROOMING THE PAW SPA
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885
PET STORE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295
PHARMACIST JOE CATERA WALGREENS DRUG STORE
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
PHARMACY WALGREENS DRUG STORE
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
PLUMBER LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
POOL CLEANER LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
POOL CONTRACTOR LAPENSEE PLUMBING•POOLS•AIR
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE JASON SATO SATO REAL ESTATE
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
REAL ESTATE COMPANY DUNCAN REAL ESTATE
310 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 779-0304
RENTAL COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
RESORT CEDAR COVE RESORT & COTTAGES
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
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TATTOO ISLAND TATTOO
SERVICE ORGANIZATION ROTARY CLUB OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND
TRAVEL AGENCY TRAVEL NOW
101 Amsterdam Ave. Ellenton, 722-6683
P.O. Box 1344 Holmes Beach, 518-1965
SERVICE STATION CIRCLE K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
SHOPPING CENTER S & S PLAZA 5360 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach
SIGN MAKER THE SIGN FACTORY
6600 Manatee Ave. W.#B Bradenton, 792-4830
SOUVENIR SHOP BEACH BUMS ISLAND ATTITUDE 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
SPA ALUNA WELLNESS CENTER & SPA 2219 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-8400
SPORTS MEMORABILIA AMI SPORTS ZONE
503 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-1706
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P.O. Box 2147 Anna Maria, 228-2916
WOMEN’S APPAREL IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
PEOPLE & PLACES ARCHITECT DAVID WASH
3017 Ave. E Bradenton Beach, 704-4839
architectural design
EMILY ANNE SMITH LLC
527 74th St. Holmes Beach, 778-3113
ART GALLERY ISLAND GALLERY WEST
5368 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6648
ATTORNEY SCOTT E. RUDACILLE, ESQ. Blalock Walters 802 11th Street W. Bradenton, 748-0100
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AMI OUTFITTERS Coastal Gear & Apparel
OUTDOOR PROFESSIONALS. PREMIUM BRANDS
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FLY GEAR & LESSONS 401 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, FL 34216 TECHNICAL CLOTHING Tuesday - Sunday 9 to 5 amioutfitters.com 941-254-4996 KAYAKS & PADDLEBOARDS
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BAND KOKO RAY 538-8724
BAR & GRILL HURRICANE HANKS
5346 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5788
BEACH COQUINA BEACH BOAT CAPTAIN (TIE) CAPT. AARON LOWMAN Cortez, 465-8932
CAPT. DAVID WHITE
Anna Maria Charters 725-1860
BUSINESS PERSON MICHAEL ZEPPI ANTHONY’S COOLING & HEATING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 778-0100
CATERER MOLLY O’CONNOR
Traveling Gourmet Anna Maria, 405-7627
CHARITY SALVATION ARMY
1204 14th St. W. Bradenton, 748-5110
CHEF EZIO PICCIONE
Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-6444
CHIROPRACTOR DR. DIANE MICHAELS
501 Village Green Parkway Bradenton, 761-0210
MASSAGE THERAPY RONNIE FULTON
5374 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 677-8399
PERSONAL TRAINER BRENDA CANNING
Island Fitness 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200
DENTIST JOHN F. NORMAN, DDS
SCHOOL ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY
DOCTOR STEPHEN PELHAM, M.D.
SCHOOL TEACHER JON SYRE
5372 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7898
3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1007
EYE CARE THE EYE ASSOCIATES
6002 Pointe West Blvd. Bradenton, 792-2020
FINANCIAL PLANNER DAVID ZACCAGNINO
Raymond James 11009 Gatewood Dr. Ste.101 Lakewood Ranch, 750-6818
INTERIOR DESIGN BON DORENKAMP
Beauty and the Beach 604 Ambassador Lane Holmes Beach, 224-9311
4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
King Middle School 600 75th St. NW Bradenton, 798-6820
VETERINARIAN WILLIAM BYSTROM, DVM Island Animal Clinic 5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
VETERINARIAN CLINIC ISLAND ANIMAL CLINIC
5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
VIEW GULF DRIVE CAFÉ & THE KOKONUT HUT
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
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WAITER/WAITRESS MELISSA SMILEY
The Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill 4110 127th Street W. Cortez, 794-1235
YOGA INSTRUCTOR AMY STICKLER
Island Fitness 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT BAGEL SHOP PARADISE BAGELS, CAFÉ & CATERING 3220 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-1212
BAKERY HOMETOWN DESSERTS
507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167
BARBEQUE MR. BONES BBQ
3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6614 SEE READERS, PAGE 35
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Thank you for your faith in Anthony’s. You are the only reason for our existence. We are dedicated to making your experience with Anthony’s one that you will be proud to share with your friends and family. Our goal is total customer satisfaction. I will do whatever is required to earn your loyalty.
#1 Heat & Air • #1 Electrician #1 Business Person Michael Zeppi
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5346 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (941) 778-5788 hurricanehanks.com
5344 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (941) 779-2337 hurricaneliquorami.com
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BARTENDER DONOVAN
Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut 900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
BREAKFAST GULF DRIVE CAFÉ & THE KOKONUT HUT
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
BURGER DUFFY’S TAVERN
5808 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2501
CAFÉ GULF DRIVE CAFÉ & THE KOKONUT HUT
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
CANDY STORE DIPS ICE CREAM
503 Pine Avenue Anna Maria, 778-1706
CHINESE CHINA 1
3236 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2933
DELI PUBLIX SUPERMARKET
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
FESTIVAL BAYFEST GERMAN OLD HAMBURG SCHNITZELHAUS 3246 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1320
GOLF COURSE KEY ROYALE CLUB
700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055
GROUPER SANDWICH SANDBAR SEAFOOD & SPIRITS 100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria, 778-0444
HEALTH FOOD STORE RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM 6425 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 795-0478
ICE CREAM SHOP TWO SCOOPS
101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 779-2422
ITALIAN RESTAURANT OMA’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
201 North Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
LIVE THEATER ISLAND PLAYERS
10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755
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MEXICAN RESTAURANT WICKED CANTINA
RESTAURANT (OVERALL) THE WATERFRONT
MOST ROMANTIC BEACH BISTRO
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT SANDBAR SEAFOOD & SPIRITS
NEW RESTAURANT SMOQEHOUSE
SPECIALTY GOURMET OLIVE OIL OUTPOST
NIGHT SPOT D’COY DUCKS
SUB/SANDWICH PUBLIX SUPERMARKET
PIER ROD & REEL PIER
TAKEOUT JOEY D’S CHICAGO STYLE EATERY
101 7th St. N. Bradenton Beach, 281-2990
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111 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 778-1515
6600 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6444
100 Spring Avenue Anna Maria, 778-0444
1701 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, 242-5340
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3132
5410 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5888
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885
6461 Manatee Ave. W Bradenton, 753-8900
PIZZA OMA’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
201 North Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
PLACE TO SEE SUNSET GULF DRIVE CAFÉ & THE KOKONUT HUT
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
T h a n k y o u f o r k e e p i n g u s r o l l i ng . We wheelie appreciate you!
Voted Favorite Souvenir Shop
Souvenirs & Gifts Kayak Rentals Bike Rentals Beach Rentals Paddle Board Rentals Electric Cart Rentals
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ISLAND ATTITUDE Voted Favorite Bike Rental *8 Times*
427 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria www.beachbumsAMI.com • 941-778-3316
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FAVORITE IN FITNESS Anna Maria Island Sun Reader’s Choice
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Membership includes use of Fitness Center, all Fitness Classes, Tennis, Pickleball & Drop-In Child Care. Check online for all classes. EXTENDED THRU APRIL
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Marlow wins! Jonathan Marlow, of Bradenton, won the drawing from all the entries in the Island’s original Reader’s Choice Awards. Sun Advertising Director Chantelle Lewin presented Marlow with his prizes valued at more than $1,000, which include a one-month membership to Island Fitness with four Brenda Canning personal trainer sessions; an Island Life decal; an Island Fitness T-shirt and a Center T-shirt; Beach Bums hat and a Sun shirt; a $25 Chiles Group gift card; a Galati Yacht Sales fishing pole, filet knife and tumbler; Grooms Automotive oil change; Seafood Shack $30 gift card; Rum Monday T-shirt; Irene’s Resort Wear Brighton bracelet; Mister Roberts $25 gift certificate; Salon Salon body products; $200 Beach Bistro gift card; a $100 Eat Here gift card; two Waterfront restaurant $25 gift cards, Sun newspaper T-shirts and Pineapple Junktion and How Lucky AMI tumbler and mug.