Most weekends during season, you will find an arts festival, flea market, or seafood festival somewhere along the island. The Islander and AMI Sun are our free local newspapers and they list out the upcoming events in the area.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONCERT CHORUS & ORCHESTRA 

is made up of mostly volunteers and presents 4 concerts from November through March. Performance locations vary, but you can find additional information by visiting www.amicco.org

THE ISLAND PLAYERS THEATRE

is Manatee County’s oldest Community theater. For more information regarding performances and schedules visit www.theislandplayers.org

THE AMI HISTORICAL MUSEUM 

houses rare photographs, maps, records from the early 1900s, clippings from newspapers, and videos of old times. The mission of the group is to collect, research, perserve and exhibit materials relating to the early days of Anna Maria Island. Visit: www.amihs.org

HISTORIC BRIDGE STREET 

on Bradenton Beach is “Anna Maria’s Hot Spot”. A beautiful fishing pier leads to an active street where you can shop, dine and play! Great restaurants, bars, shopping and even mini golf! Visit: www.visitbridgestreet.com