Anna Maria Island

  • Chirp Happens at the Sun and Surf Beach Shop: Meet the Birds

    Chirp Happens at the Sun and Surf Beach Shop: Meet the Birds

    Sun and Surf Beach Shop occupies the eastern corner unit of the Island Shopping Center in the heart of Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. At this shop you will find a large selection of beach apparel, decor, souvenirs, and more. They stock lots of beach themed T-shirts, cover-ups, swim wear, and gifts. All the…

  • Discover Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island

    Discover Duffy’s Tavern on Anna Maria Island

    Long before Jimmy Buffet composed Cheeseburger in Paradise, the beach, burgers, and beers have been a staple of Florida life. Since 1971, when Pat and Ed Geyer purchased Duffy’s Tavern, the restaurant has been the Anna Maria Island landmark for the local burger. These days you can see their daughters carrying on the tradition of…

  • Anna Maria General Store: A Quick One-Stop Shop for Your Vacation Needs

    Anna Maria General Store: A Quick One-Stop Shop for Your Vacation Needs

    The Anna Maria General Store on Anna Maria Island (AMI) has been the local place to shop since the 1950s. As the name implies the store sells food and a large variety of other products. The Anna Maria General Store is an AMI staple that has been the local place to go for food, drinks,…