Dining
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Best Ice Cream on Anna Maria Island: My Insider Guide
If you are visiting Anna Maria Island, stopping for ice cream is practically part of the experience. After a day at the beach, there is nothing better than cooling off with a cone in hand while wandering the island’s charming streets. From classic scoop shops to small-batch creameries and gelato spots, this guide covers the…
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Discover Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island
Long before Jimmy Buffett composed Cheeseburger in Paradise, the beach, burgers, and cold beer were already a way of life in Florida. Duffy’s Tavern has been proving that point since 1971. Located in Holmes Beach across from City Hall, this converted auto garage has been an Anna Maria Island institution for over five decades and…
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Island Living Made Easy with Anna Maria General Store
If you have ever arrived on Anna Maria Island and realized you forgot sunscreen, need sandwich fixings, or just want to soak in a little Old Florida before hitting the beach, the Anna Maria General Store on Pine Avenue is your first stop. It has the kind of unhurried, classic feel that fits the island…
