Anna Maria Island

BeachHouse Restaurant

Great Food and Great Fun: What The BeachHouse Restaurant Is All About...

It was back in 1993 that Ed Chiles found the old Harbor House. He bought it, remodeled it and changed the name to the BeachHouse... and the BeachHouse Restaurant it still is today!

Located in Bradenton Beach at the west end of Cortez Road, the Harbor House had 650 feet of beach in front of it and was a perfect setting for the huge covered deck that now stretches to reach each end of the now BeachHouse Restaurant.

The spectacular Gulf Coast view was just the beginning!

The BeachHouse Restaurant is the perfect setting for family dining. There is plenty of room for all the kids to play on the beach while you enjoy a tropical drink and great food. You can enjoy your meal inside the dining room or on the waterfront deck, your choice.

Melinda's Cafe and Catering

Catering Private Parties, Weddings, Family Gatherings and More...

Melinda's Cafe & Catering offers local Anna Maria Island catering to serve your party, wedding reception, family gathering, corporate or other special event.

Melinda's Cafe and Catering will customize your private party, gathering or event, to meet both your budget and your tastes.

Melinda's offers a wide variety of finger foods, sandwich plates, hot and cold side dishes, deserts, full service meals and buffets... plus so much more!

If you are planning a catered event in the Anna Maria Island area, give Melinda a call. She will sit down with you, one on one, and customize a spread that meets your needs.

Melinda's Cafe & Catering also offers a full crew for weddings, rehearsal dinners, barbecues, and beach weddings... everything you'll ever need in the way of a special events catering service.

Cortez Market

Everything You Need For Your Trip To Anna Maria Island...

Cold drinks, delicious subs, and everything else you might want for a day on the sunny beaches of Anna Maria Island.

Cortez Market is your last stop before heading across the bridge to the beaches of Anna Maria Island. It has been an area landmark for decades. During this time, Cortez Market has had its fair share of owners, but none like the two who have owned it since 1979.

Click on the map to the right for a larger view of just were to find Cortez Market.

Lou and Nancy Nassar have owned and operated the Cortez Market for nearly 30 years now. Since that very first month, February of 1979, Lou has lost more hair and the store has gained more square footage, but through these changes, one thing remains constant...

You will always be greeted at Cortez Market with a smile!

Sun House Restaurant

Incredible Food and Sweeping View of the Gulf of Mexico While You Dine...

Just like it says on their website, "Upon entering The Sun House Restaurant your breath will be taken away by a sweeping view of the Gulf of Mexico."

Sunset is a special time, and at The Sun House Restaurant 'sunset' takes on a meaning of its own. 

"In order to pay our respects to the sun (hence our name) we acknowledge the end of the day with a ceremony... Ring the gong and sing a song!" If you do, You'll be given a complimentary 'green flash shooter'? 

The Sun House Restaurant's great food, stellar service and unique atmosphere will create an island dining experience that will have you returning again, again and again.

Wedding Venues and Wedding Reception Sites

Wedding Venues, Restaurants and Reception Sites on Anna Maria Island...

The new Anna Maria Island Wedding Venue Directory is completed and ready for anyone considering getting married on Anna Maria Island. All the upgrades are done to this section of the site, and we have the most comprehensive lists of local Anna Maria Island reception sites available.

Choosing your wedding venue can be one of the most difficult decisions when planning any wedding, and an Anna Maria Island wedding is no different. Some people plan their whole day around their dream wedding location, while others start with a totally open mind.

Remember that the location will set the mood for the entire day. Anna Maria Island offers hundreds of amazing wedding venues including churches, beautiful sugar sand beaches, hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars and pubs, cafes and bistros, as well as live entertainment venues.

Just for the record, according to local Anna Maria Island wedding merchants, the first ever Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival was a great success. If your wedding plans are for next season, you may want to consider attending the 2009 Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival.

Helpful Anna Maria Island Links

Anna Maria Island

Places to See, Shop, Visit and Eat
Weddings, Boat Charters, Vacation Rentals and More...

This is a page for anyone visiting the Anna Maria Island area. There truly is so much to see and do in this tropical island paradise that for some it hards to know where to start.

Anna Maria Island is an island located on the northern most point of Florida's Sarasota area. True to its 'Old Florida' setting, it has a quaint village atmosphere that's both welcoming and relaxing like no where you've vacationed before.

There are several shopping centres on Anna Maria Island with supermarkets and a wide choice of restaurants, many specialising in fish and Florida seafood dishes. This Florida Gulf coast island has a full compliment of amenities for the visiting tourist.

From vacation supply rentals to vacation accommodations, Anna Maria Island is a vacationers fantasy land in the sun!

Here we have provided links, and in some cases contact information, for selected information websites of interest to anyone new to Anna Maria Island, as well as places to see, visit, shop and eat, things to do like sailing, boat charters and turtle watching, local services such as car and vacation equipment rentals, and we've even included a section for those of you planning on getting married on Anna Maria Island.

There truly is no finer destination wedding location than Anna Maria Island.

Fine Florida Dinning on Anna Maria Island

Sandbar Restaurant...

The Sandbar Restaurant, located on the north end of Anna Maria Island, has for decades been a favorite for locals and a great place to impress your out of town guests. You can enjoy inside dining or relax before a sunset on the Gulf front deck.

What better way to Feed Your Spirit than to experience fine Florida dining paired with some of the best entertainment Anna Maria Island has to offer. With exceptional local artists performing on almost a nightly basis, you can be assured that the food won't be the only thing you'll be talking about when you leave.

The Sandbar Restaurant is also considered the perfect beach location for your wedding, reception, next corporate luncheon, business meeting, after hours function or family get together.  Audio/Visual capabilities available. Large or small groups easily accommodated.

The Sandbar Restaurant was recognized by some 25,000 newlyweds as the "Best Reception Site" in Florida. Featuring waterfront views and beautiful scenery, the Sandbar is the most popular favorite spot for weddings and receptions, hosting more than 150 happy couples every year!

Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, Waterfront Beach Weddings and Banquets

BeachHouse Restaurant on Anna Maria Island...

Anna Maria Island is about Great Food and Great Fun, and that is what the BeachHouse Restaurant is all about!

The BeachHouse Restaurant is located in Bradenton Beach at the west end of Cortez Road. It is the perfect place for family dining with plenty of room for all the kids to play on the beach while you enjoy a tropical drink and great food. Enjoy your meal inside the dining room or on the waterfront deck.

There is even covered Gulf front dining as well, which makes it perfect rain or shine.

What better way to experience fine Florida dining than to pair it with live entertainment. With exceptional local artists performing at the BeachHouse on a nightly basis, you can be assured that the food won't be the only thing you'll be talking about after you leave.

The BeachHouse is also the ideal place to host your special Corporate Events, Private Birthday Parties, Waterfront Beach Weddings and Banquets.

Historic Anna Maria Island Restaurant

MarVista Restaurant and Pub...

Updated May 11th, 2008.

Welcome to a 'Taste of Old Florida' right here on Anna Maria Island.

The MarVista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, located on the bayside of North Longboat Key (South of Anna Maria Island), is in the heart of historic Longbeach Village.

This 'Old Florida' style restaurant dates back as early as 1912 and is considered... one of the twelve oldest surviving structures on Longboat Key.

Visit the Historic MarVista Restaurant and Pub

You can visit this Historic Restaurant & Pub by land or by sea. Located across from a popular boat anchorage frequented by weekend overnighters.

Click here for a map and directions on how to get to the MarVista Restaurant and Pub.

Enjoy a delicious meal inside the quaint dining room or on the outdoor deck overlooking Sarasota Bay. Leave a dollar bill on the wall and a little bit of your heart to find on your return visit. There is no place quite like the MarVista.

Anna Maria Island Auction and Dinner

An Affaire to Remember...

On Feb. 23, the Anna Maria Island Community Center holds its annual auction and dinner - an Affaire to Remember - at the Center.

Information: 941-778-1908.

Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Priority: Medium
Access: Public
Created by: Default Administrator
Updated: Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:12am
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