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Food scene

Sage Biscuit - The PERFECT brunch spot. Chef-crafted breakfast and lunch. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's on the menu. The is our favorite by a mile.
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Sage Biscuit Cafe
6656 Cortez Rd W
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Sage Biscuit - The PERFECT brunch spot. Chef-crafted breakfast and lunch. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's on the menu. The is our favorite by a mile.
North Shore - It’s the cutest little spot on the island with waterfront outdoor seating, good coffee, smoothies, Acai’ bowls, and healthy meals.
12 locals raden deze aan
North Shore Cafe
304 Pine Ave
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North Shore - It’s the cutest little spot on the island with waterfront outdoor seating, good coffee, smoothies, Acai’ bowls, and healthy meals.
Peaches - Low key and awesome. Comparable to waffle house, but local and way better.
13 locals raden deze aan
Peach's Restaurants - Holmes Beach
3240 E Bay Dr
13 locals raden deze aan
Peaches - Low key and awesome. Comparable to waffle house, but local and way better.
The Donut Experiment - Wild, whacky and delicious donut shop on the Island.
66 locals raden deze aan
The Donut Experiment
210 Pine Ave
66 locals raden deze aan
The Donut Experiment - Wild, whacky and delicious donut shop on the Island.
Bonefish - It’s a chain, but it’s good for brunch on Sundays and they do BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!
78 locals raden deze aan
Bonefish Grill
5062 4th St N
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Bonefish - It’s a chain, but it’s good for brunch on Sundays and they do BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!
Poppos Tacos - Ifs like Chipotle, but way better and more adventurous. The owners ore locals to AMI! Ifs a must-try
56 locals raden deze aan
Poppo's Taqueria
212C Pine Ave
56 locals raden deze aan
Poppos Tacos - Ifs like Chipotle, but way better and more adventurous. The owners ore locals to AMI! Ifs a must-try
The Feast - Ifs unassuming, super delicious, and chef-crafted. The portions are big! Ifs a go-to when you ore hungry!
35 locals raden deze aan
The Feast Restaurant
5406 Marina Dr
35 locals raden deze aan
The Feast - Ifs unassuming, super delicious, and chef-crafted. The portions are big! Ifs a go-to when you ore hungry!
Whitneys - Wonderful and adorable retro market and casual restaurant on Long Boat Key. They have delicious healthy options, seafood tacos, and homemade donuts holes. The froze´ (frozen rose´) is a must-try.
21 locals raden deze aan
Whitney's
6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr
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Whitneys - Wonderful and adorable retro market and casual restaurant on Long Boat Key. They have delicious healthy options, seafood tacos, and homemade donuts holes. The froze´ (frozen rose´) is a must-try.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
65 locals raden deze aan
Shore Longboat Key
800 Broadway St
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The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
71 locals raden deze aan
Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Dr
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The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
Rod N' Reel - Small seafood restaurant at the end of the Rod N' Reel pier. You can get a drink at the bar while you wait for a table
111 locals raden deze aan
Rod and Reel Pier
875 N Shore Dr
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Rod N' Reel - Small seafood restaurant at the end of the Rod N' Reel pier. You can get a drink at the bar while you wait for a table
Blue Marlin - The is our go-to dinner spot. Locally owned, chef-crafted and amazing in every way. We recommend sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the live music.
59 locals raden deze aan
Blue Marlin Seafood Restaurant
121 Bridge St
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Blue Marlin - The is our go-to dinner spot. Locally owned, chef-crafted and amazing in every way. We recommend sitting outside on the patio and enjoying the live music.
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
102 locals raden deze aan
Star Fish Company
12306 46th Ave W
102 locals raden deze aan
The Shore - Our all-time favorite spot. It’s a 10/10 across the board. The vibe is awesome. It’s on the water. View are great. Food is even better, and the prices are not crazy. This is our go-to.
Chateau 13 - Coursed out and pre-fix. It’s fancier and intimate but it’s really amazing! This is great for a date night!
18 locals raden deze aan
Château 13
535 13th St W
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Chateau 13 - Coursed out and pre-fix. It’s fancier and intimate but it’s really amazing! This is great for a date night!
Danny’s Pizza - This is a local favorite. They serve great traditional and unique pizzas. We love the family-size calzone and garlic knots.
34 locals raden deze aan
Dannys Pizzeria
7220 Manatee Ave W
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Danny’s Pizza - This is a local favorite. They serve great traditional and unique pizzas. We love the family-size calzone and garlic knots.
Sweet Berries - Best frozen custard you ever had.
22 locals raden deze aan
Sweetberries Frozen Custard & Eatery
4500 Manatee Ave W
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Sweet Berries - Best frozen custard you ever had.
Bridge Tinder - Casual place on the water. They serve cheap beer and well drinks on the patio along with food if you are hungry! This is a  local hang and dog friendly.
51 locals raden deze aan
The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar
135 Bridge St
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Bridge Tinder - Casual place on the water. They serve cheap beer and well drinks on the patio along with food if you are hungry! This is a  local hang and dog friendly.
Doctor's Office - Craft cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Best on the Island.
44 locals raden deze aan
The Doctor's Office
44 locals raden deze aan
Doctor's Office - Craft cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Best on the Island.
Gulf Drive Cafe - Beach-y drinks with waterfront views.
50 locals raden deze aan
Gulf Drive Cafe
900 Gulf Dr N
50 locals raden deze aan
Gulf Drive Cafe - Beach-y drinks with waterfront views.
Decoy Ducks - Dive bar with a true AMI experience . Live music and arcade available.
10 locals raden deze aan
D Coy Ducks Bar & Grille
5410 Marina Dr
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Decoy Ducks - Dive bar with a true AMI experience . Live music and arcade available.
Sandbar Restaurant - Grab a drink from the bar in a plastic cup & enjoy on the beach. Signs says you can’t, but no one cares. Easy access to food when you get hungry. Great for sunsets before dinner.
168 locals raden deze aan
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring Ave
168 locals raden deze aan
Sandbar Restaurant - Grab a drink from the bar in a plastic cup & enjoy on the beach. Signs says you can’t, but no one cares. Easy access to food when you get hungry. Great for sunsets before dinner.

Sightseeing

Palma Sola Causeway Park - The is a beach on the causeway headed to Anna Maria Island that's dog friendly! Bring a hammock and a cooler!
18 locals raden deze aan
Palma Sola Causeway Park
9917 Manatee Ave W
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Palma Sola Causeway Park - The is a beach on the causeway headed to Anna Maria Island that's dog friendly! Bring a hammock and a cooler!
Central Park Dog Park - Located on the island! It's convenient and you’ll meet locals!
Central Park
6000-6100 Flotilla Drive
Central Park Dog Park - Located on the island! It's convenient and you’ll meet locals!
Happy Trails Dog Park - Located in Bradenton. Newer improvements with shade, water and room to run!
Happy Tails Dog Park
2811 51st St W
Happy Trails Dog Park - Located in Bradenton. Newer improvements with shade, water and room to run!
DeSoto National Memorial - Well maintained  park  and  nature trail  through the mangroves with some waterfront views. It was built to commemorate the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto.
10 locals raden deze aan
De Soto National Memorial - Visitor Center
75th Street Northwest
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DeSoto National Memorial - Well maintained  park  and  nature trail  through the mangroves with some waterfront views. It was built to commemorate the 1539 landing of Hernando de Soto.
Robinson Preserve - Gorgeous nature preserve that's a great place to walk, run, bike, fish and kayak. It also has a covered playground!
193 locals raden deze aan
Robinson Preserve
1704 99th St NW
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Robinson Preserve - Gorgeous nature preserve that's a great place to walk, run, bike, fish and kayak. It also has a covered playground!
Beer Can Island on LBK - No bathrooms or shower. Local secret, secluded and beautiful.
32 locals raden deze aan
Beer Can Island
North Shore Road
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Beer Can Island on LBK - No bathrooms or shower. Local secret, secluded and beautiful.
Manatee Beach - Restrooms, cafe, bar, showers, volleyball, ice cream, and beach supplies. It’s more crowded and touristy. Watch out for the seagulls.
7 locals raden deze aan
Manatee Beach Park
Florida 64
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Manatee Beach - Restrooms, cafe, bar, showers, volleyball, ice cream, and beach supplies. It’s more crowded and touristy. Watch out for the seagulls.
Coquina Beach - Restrooms, grills, abundant parking and shade from trees. Crowded, occasional traffic but less busy and touristy than Manatee.
138 locals raden deze aan
Coquina Beach station
138 locals raden deze aan
Coquina Beach - Restrooms, grills, abundant parking and shade from trees. Crowded, occasional traffic but less busy and touristy than Manatee.

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Getting around

We are right across the street to shopping, grocery stores, USPS & UPS, and restaurants. The bus stop 0.4 miles from our house which will take you anywhere you need to go. Uber and Lyft are both readily available.
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Beach stuff

We have some beach gear you are welcome to use if you don't want to bring or purchase. Just ask!