Things to do in Anna Maria Island

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Lido Beach, a popular beach in Sarasota. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Consider this area as a circular outdoor mall. Like any mall, you can shop, dine, browse or just people-watch. Unlike most malls, this one never closes to walkers.

Admire the vestiges of the fortress, bring your kids to the pirate ship playground and relax on the beaches of this archipelago.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Coquina Beach during your travels in Bradenton Beach? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Walk around the campus at Eckerd College as part of your travels around St. Petersburg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

See hungry sharks and delicate seahorses at this research aquarium that specializes in the sea life that flourishes on Florida’s central west coastline.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cortez Beach during your travels in Bradenton Beach? Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's entertainment venues.

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.