BUSINESS
AUTO SERVICE
GROOMS AUTOMOTIVE
5608 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, 896-7898
BAIT & TACKLE SHOP
ANNIE’S BAIT & TACKLE
4334 127th St. W. Cortez, 794-3580
BANK
HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK
5324 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4900
BIKE RENTAL
BEACH BUMS RENTALS
427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
BOATING STORE
GALATI YACHT SALES
900 South Bay Blvd Anna Maria, 778-0755
CAR WASH
SUN & SUDS CAR WASH
6412 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, 564-3072
CARPET CLEANER
FAT CAT CARPET CLEANING
3801 9th Ave W. Bradenton, 778-2882
CBD STORE
LIVE NATURALLY
5337 Gulf Dr #200 Holmes Beach, 567-5299
CLOTHING STORE
IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
CONVENIENCE STORE CIRCLE K
DRY CLEANER
COURTESY CLEANERS
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
ELECTRICIAN
ANTHONY’S HEATING & COOLING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
FINE DINING THE WATERFRONT
111 S Bay Blvd.
Anna Maria, 778-1515
FITNESS
PROSPER BRADENTON
7449 Manatee Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209 313-207-8506
FLOOR COVERINGS
FLOORING AMERICA
3200 Cortez Rd W. Bradenton, 348-1859
FLORIST
BLOOMS BY THE BEACH
2501 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-2555
GIFT SHOP (TIE)
BEACH BUMS
427 Pine Ave
Anna Maria, 778-3316
IRENE’S
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
GOLF CART RENTAL
BEACH BUMS
427 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 778-3316
GROCERY STORE
PUBLIX SUPERMARKET
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
HAIR SALON
SALT AND SCISSORS SALON
313C Pine Ave Holmes Beach, 961-4458
HARDWARE STORE
TRUE VALUE
5324 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2811
HEAT & AIR
ANTHONY’S HEATING & COOLING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
HOME BUILDER
WASH FAMILY CONSTRUCTION
407 72nd St Holmes Beach, 941-725-0073
HOTEL/MOTEL
SILVER SURF RESORT 1301 Gulf Dr N Bradenton Beach, 778-6626
JEWELRY STORE
IRENE’S RESORT WEAR 5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
LIQUOR STORE
HURRICANE HANKS LIQUOR
5344 Gulf Dr Holmes Beach, 779-2337
MANICURIST
TU AT ZEN NAILS
3224 E Bay Dr Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941-778-0700
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MARINA
KEYES MARINA
5501 Marina Dr Holmes Beach, 778-1977
MEN’S APPAREL
BEACH BUMS
427 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 778-3316
OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE DICKS SPORTING GOODS
HOUSE CLEANER
LISA FIRESTINE
PAINTER
CRAIG STRAPP
CWS Handyman Services LLC Bradenton, 305-432-1065
PEST CONTROL
ANNA MARIA PEST CONTROL
11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630
PET GROOMING
THE PAW SPA
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885
PET STORE
AMI BEACH & DOG SUPPLY CO.
313 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 713-8970
PHARMACIST
TODD CVS
611 Manatee Ave Holmes Beach,778-1411
PHARMACY
WALGREENS
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
PLUMBER
AIR & ENERGY
555 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-0773
POOL CLEANER
STAND UP POOLS
POOL CONTRACTOR HURRICANE POOLS AND SPAS
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE
JASON SATO
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
RENTAL COMPANY
SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
RESORT
ANNA MARIA RESORTS
Tortuga Inn 1325 Gulf Dr N Bradenton Beach 778-6611
ROOFER
TRUST MIKE ROOFING
5300 Gulf Dr Holmes Beach 807-6507
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
SANDPIPER MOBILE HOME PARK
2601 Gulf Dr N Bradenton Beach 778-1140
SERVICE STATION
SHELL STATION
5424 Marina Dr Holmes Beach 778-6903
SHOPPING CENTER
ISLAND SHOPPING PLAZA
5414 Marina Dr Holmes Beach
SOUVENIR SHOP
ISLAND BAZAAR
3304 E Bay Dr Homes Beach 778-3443
SPA
ALUNA DAY SPA
2219 Gulf Dr N Bradenton Beach 778-8400
WOMEN’S APPAREL
IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
PEOPLE & PLACES
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CFK ARCHITECTS 807-7852
ARCHITECT
ERIC WATSON
SEE READERS, PAGE 21
ART GALLERY
ARTIST GUILD GALLERY
5414 Marina Dr Holmes Beach 778-6694
ARTIST
KRISTI MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY www.kristimariephotos.com
ATTORNEY
NICK SATO
2071 Ringling Blvd. #400 Sarasota, 861-4400
BAND PAM WARD
BAR & GRILL
HARRY’S GRILL
9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
BARTENDER
KAYLA
GRUB TROPICAL BBQ
415 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 900-2874
BEACH
COQUINA BEACH
BOAT CAPTAIN
CALEB O’CONNOR
Blue Magoo Excursions
BUSINESS PERSON
MIKE ZEPPI
ANTHONY’S HEATING & COOLING
1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
CATERER
BEN SATO
GRUB TOPICAL BBQ 415 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 900-2874
CHEF
BEN SATO
GRUB TOPICAL BBQ 415 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 900-2874
CHIROPRACTOR
HARBOR CHIROPRACTIC 6220 Manatee Ave W 761-1100
DENTIST
ISLAND DENTAL SPA
3909 E Bay Dr Ste #205 Holmes Beach, 778-2204
DOCTOR
STEPHEN PELHAM, M.D.
3909 East Bay Drive #100 Holmes Beach, 778-1007
EYE CARE
LENSCRAFTERS
6725 Mantee Ave W Bradenton 746-4300
FINANCIAL PLANNER
EDWARD JONES
JOHN CAMPORA
6400 Manatee Ave W Suite B 779-2499
BOAT TOURS/FISHING CHARTER
AMI SALTY DOLPHIN TOURS 5325 Marina Dr Holmes Beach 281-4458
INTERIOR DESIGN
ADRIAN GRIFFIN INTERIORS 501 Pine Ave 352-255-7359
INDIVIDUAL ENTERTAINER
KOKO RAY 538-8724
MASSAGE THERAPY
ALUNA WELLNESS 2219 Gulf Dr N Bradenton beach, 778-8400
PERSONAL TRAINER
BREANNA NEWTON HOME FITNESS BY BRE dnewton@airguaranteed.com
SCHOOL
ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY
4700 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 708-5525
SCHOOL TEACHER
VAN WORMER
ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY
4700 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 708-5525
VETERINARIAN DR BYSTROM
ISLAND ANIMAL CLINIC
5343 Gulf Dr Unit 900 Holmes Beach, 778-2445
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
ISLAND ANIMAL CLINIC
5343 Gulf Dr Unit 900 Holmes Beach, 778-2445
VIEW BEAN POINT
WAITER/WAITRESS
LINDA KISSELL
HARRY’S GRILL 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
YOGA STUDIO
ALUNA WELLNESS
2219 Gulf Dr N Bradenton beach, 778-8400
Anna Maria General Store and Deli wins award for Best Deli
There are plenty of places to get a bite to eat on Anna Maria Island, but few as unique as the Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best Deli, Anna Maria General Store and Deli, 503 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Using only the fresh est ingredients thanks to great relationships with local suppliers, visitors can taste the quality, and keep coming back for more.
“We love our job, we love our little store and we hope to see you soon,” owner Brian Seymour said.
Anna Maria General Store and Deli offers breakfast items such as breakfast sandwiches, biscuits and gravy, omelets and more.
Grill specials like pulled pork, burgers, Reubens and chicken sandwiches are available for lunch, and the deli selections are a big hit with delicious Cubans, BLTs, turkey, ham and plenty of other options on white, wheat, rye, marble rye and multi grain breads.
At the one-stop shop, visitors can pick up just about everything they may need for a great stay at the beach. From sunscreen to
cleaning supplies and just about everything in between, it can be found at Anna Maria General Store and Deli.
Make plans to visit this awardwinning business. There’s plenty of parking in the area, and it is just a short walk to the Anna Maria City Pier and other Pine Avenue attractions. Business hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
JASON SCHAFFER | SUN
Anna Maria General Store is located at 503 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Keyes Marina wins Best Marina award
There are more than a few choices for a fishing charter, quality fishing gear and bait and dock rentals, but one stands above the rest, according to AMI Sun readers.
Keyes Marina, 5501 Marina Drive in the heart of Holmes Beach, has been voted the Reader’s Choice Award winner for Best Marina, and anyone who stops by will see why - this family-owned and run business is all about customer service and quality.
According to owner, Jim Keyes, the business is split into two services. The first is Island Discount Tackle, which offers high quality fishing tackle and bait. It’s a simple concept that gets the job done, offering what Keyes says is some of the best tackle and
bait on the Island. Just about anything imaginable to land a trophy fish is in the store.
The other is the marina, which offers slips for rent both short-term and annual.
There are also fishing charter boats and Fun Boat tour boats that run out of Keyes offering dolphin tours and sightseeing.
It’s not just Jim Keyes that keeps this Island favorite running, it is certainly a family affair. In addition to Jim, his brothers, John and Joe, and his mother are owners and operators. For more information, visit www.keyesmarina. com, or just stop by seven days a week from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
JASON SCHAFFER | SUN
Keyes Marina is located at 5501 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Grub Tropical BBQ wins multiple Readers' Choice awards
There are a lot of dining options on Anna Maria Island, but anyone looking for something truly unique should look no further than Grub Tropical BBQ. Winning multiple Reader’s Choice Awards including Bartender, Caterer, Chef and Barbecue, Grub is located at 415 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. This is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors to dine on tropical-inspired dishes that are like nothing else found on the Island.
Owner Ben Sato had a goal when he opened Grub in Feb. 2022 to offer the highest quality food quickly in a fast casual environment, whether it’s mouth-watering ribs, chicken, pork, wraps, flatbreads or the long list of options that offer something for everyone. Having two young daughters, Sato believes it’s important for families to be able to dine
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together, but understands that children can’t handle long wait times, so getting the food out fast without sacrificing quality is of the utmost importance.
“Our catering business has been doing really well, and we are looking to expand on the catering options,” Sato said. “I had a get-together with my family and friends recently and we smoked a whole
pig. It was delicious and everybody loved it, so we’re excited to add that as a new option for catering. It’s really something nobody in this area really does, but we’re going to.”
Grub is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and can be reached by calling 941-900-2874, or online at grubami.com.
Grub Tropical BBQ is located at 415 Pine Ave., Anna Maria.
Fire district preps for storm events
WMFR is preparing for storm event response with the addition of two new tents, high-water vehicles and outdoor light rigs.
BY KRISTIN SWAIN
SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
MANATEE COUNTY – West Manatee Fire Rescue is ready to take on hurricane season with new equipment courtesy of the Florida Forestry Service.
During an Aug. 20 meeting, WMFR Lt. John Stump updated commissioners on the district’s new storm response vehicles and equipment gifted from the Florida Forestry Service. The new equipment includes two light towers, a mobile command/living quarters tent, a lightweight maintenance enclosure tent for vehicles, and four high-water vehicles.
Stump said the high-water vehicles can roll through 2-4 feet of water and have seat beds that fold down to evacuate about 15 people per vehicle if needed. They can also hold portable water tanks.
The two light towers run on gasoline and can light up 5-7 acres per unit at a 30-foot height.
Chief Ben Rigney said the equipment was provided at no cost to taxpayers. The district is responsible
A new equipment tent and mobile command unit tent were given to WMFR by the Florida Forestry Service to assist with storm response.
Rigney presented Pilot Jon Longabach, of the Florida Forestry Service, a commendation for his efforts to obtain the new equipment for the district.
Weigh in on WMFR’s 2024-25 budget
West Manatee Fire Rescue is hosting a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the administration building, 701 63rd St. W. in Bradenton. The hearing is the final chance for the community to weigh in on the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget. Comments can be given in person during the meeting, which begins at 6 p.m., or on Zoom. The new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. For more information, or instructions on how to join the meeting online, visit www.wmfr.org.
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KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN
WMFR Chief Ben Rigney presents Jon Longabach from the Florida Forestry Service with an award thanking him for his assistance in obtaining new storm response equipment for the district.
