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BUSINESS ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLE STORE PINEAPPLE JUNCTION 425 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 216-4226
AUTO SERVICE GROOMS MOTORS & AUTOMOTIVE
5608 Marina Drive 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 BRADENTON BEACH MARINA
402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288
CAR DEALER CONLEY BUICK
800 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, 462-2345
CAR WASH AMERICAN CAR CARE
6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007
CARPET CLEANER FAT CAT CARPET CLEANING 3802 9th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-2882
CLOTHING STORE IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
CONVENIENCE STORE ANNA MARIA GENERAL STORE AND DELI 503 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 779-9200
DRY CLEANER COURTESY CLEANERS
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
ELECTRICIAN ANTHONY’S HEATING AND COOLING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
FITNESS THE CENTER / ISLAND FITNESS 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-5200
FLOOR COVERINGS (TIE) FLOORING AMERICA
3200 Cortez Rd W. Bradenton, 909-2585
WEST COAST FLOORING 4224 26th St W. Bradenton, 748-2187
FLORIST BLOOMS BY THE BEACH
2501 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-2555
FRAME SHOP MICHAEL’S
831 Cortez. Rd. W. Bradenton, 752-7772
GIFT SHOP IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US 17 YEARS IN A ROW!
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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 ACE HARDWARE
3352 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0999
HEAT & AIR ANTHONY’S HEATING AND COOLING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
HOME BUILDER ROSS BUILT CUSTOM HOMES 305 67th St W. Bradenton, 778-7600
HOTEL/MOTEL COMPASS HOTEL
12324 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, 741-9700 SEE READERS, PAGE 17
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JEWELRY STORE IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
LIQUOR STORE TIME SAVER
5353 Gul Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1524
MANICURIST JESSICA SALT AND SCISSORS SALON 313C Pine Ave Holmes Beach, 961-4458
MARINA BRADENTON BEACH MARINA
402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288
MEN’S APPAREL BEALLS
6355 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 761-1606
OUTDOOR SPORTS STORE AMI OUTFITTERS COASTAL GEAR & APPAREL 401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-4996
PACK & SHIP ISLAND MAIL & MORE
PLUMBER AIR & ENERGY
PAINTER (TIE) RALPH SUKA RICK SCHULTZ
POOL CLEANER STAND UP POOLS
3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911
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
555 6th Ave. W. Bradenton, 778-0773
POOL CONTRACTOR TOM SANGER POOL AND SPA LLC 6010 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 932-1414
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE JASON SATO SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
PET STORE PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES
REAL ESTATE COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
PHARMACIST TODD CVS PHARMACY
RENTAL COMPANY SATO REAL ESTATE INC.
6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295
611 Manatee Ave. W. Holmes Beach, 778-1411
PHARMACY WALGREENS
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
RESORT ANNA MARIA ISLAND RESORTS The Tortuga Inn 1325 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-6611
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RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (TIE) FREEDOM VILLAGE 6406 21st Ave W. Bradenton, 210-6153
SANDPIPER MOBILE RESORT
2601 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1140
SERVICE ORGANIZATION MANATEE CHILDREN’S SERVICES 1227 9th Ave W. Bradenton, 345-1200
SERVICE STATION HOLMES BEACH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 5333 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 779-0487
SIGN MAKER PAUL WILLIAMS SHOPPING CENTER ISLAND SHOPPING PLAZA 5414 Marina Dr Holmes Beach
SOUVENIR SHOP ISLAND BAZAAR
3304 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3443 SEE JUMP, PAGE 18
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SPA SEA-RENITY BEACH SPA & BOUTIQUE
112 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 779-6836
TATTOO FLYING PIGLET INK
119 Bridge St #120 Bradenton Beach, 216-3354
TRAVEL AGENCY SPLENDID ESCAPE 941-724-0508
WINDOW REPAIR SUN WINDOW AND DOOR 7808 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, 794-0311
WOMEN’S APPAREL IRENE’S RESORT WEAR
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7605
PEOPLE & PLACES ARCHITECT SHADY LADY
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EMILY ANNE SMITH LLC
527 74th St. Holmes Beach, 778-3113
ART GALLERY ISLAND GALLERY WEST
5368 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6648
ATTORNEY NICK SATO
2071 Ringling Blvd. #400 Sarasota, 861-4400
BOAT CAPTAIN JOHN DELEON ANNA MARIA PRINCESS
Bradenton Beach Marina 402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288
BUSINESS PERSON MIKE ZEPPI ANTHONY’S HEATING & COOLING 1614 20th St. E. Palmetto, 749-5307
BAND JACK’D UP BAND
CATERER MOLLY O’CONNOR TRAVELING GOURMET
BAR & GRILL HARRY’S GRILL
CHARITY WILDLIFE INC.
865-455-1408
9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
BARTENDER LEXI DELEON ANNA MARIA PRINCESS.
Bradenton Beach Marina 402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288
BEACH COQUINA BEACH
Anna Maria, 405-7627
2207 Ave. B Bradenton Beach, 778-6324
CHEF LUIS REYES HARRY’S GRILL
9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
CHIROPRACTOR ALIGN CHIROPRACTIC 1611 10th Ave W. Palmetto, 721-8132
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DENTIST ISLAND DENTAL SPA
3909 East Bay Drive #205 Holmes Beach, 778-2204
DOCTOR STEPHEN PELHAM, M.D.
3909 East Bay Drive #100 Holmes Beach, 778-1007
EYE CARE THE EYE ASSOCIATES
6002 Pointe West Blvd. Bradenton, 792-2020
FINANCIAL PLANNER EDWARD JONES
3226 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-2499
INTERIOR DESIGN SALLY TROUT INTERIOR DESIGN 75 Cocoanut Ave. Sarasota, 953-4418
MASSAGE THERAPY AMANDA ESCOBIA RYAN
Sea-renity Beach Spa & Boutique 112 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 779-6836 SEE READERS, PAGE 26
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Souvenirs & Gifts Recreational Rentals Electric Cart Rentals SUP & Kayak Rentals
427 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria www.beachbumsAMI.com • 941-778-3316
Island Gallery West 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, AMI Voted Anna Maria Island’s Favorite Art Gallery! Thanks to all you wonderful art lovers and Sun readers that voted for Island Gallery West as your favorite local art gallery! Come visit us soon and see the best artwork the Island has to offer.
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm islandgallerywest.com (941)778-6648
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PERSONAL TRAINER F45
Sr 64 East Bradenton, 567-7434
SCHOOL ANNA MARIA ELEMENTARY 4700 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 708-5525
SCHOOL TEACHER PIDGE BARREDA
Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 708-5525
VETERINARIAN CONNOR BYSTROM PALMA SOLA ANIMAL CLINIC 6116 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, 794-3275
VETERINARIAN CLINIC ISLAND ANIMAL CLINIC
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2445
VIEW BEAN POINT ANNA MARIA
WAITER/WAITRESS MELISSA SMILEY UGLY GROUPER
5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4402
YOGA INSTRUCTOR (TIE) LAURA BENNET RACHEL KROLL LISA WIENGARTNER
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT BAGEL SHOP PARADISE BAGELS & CAFÉ
3220 E. Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-1212
BAKERY HOMETOWN DESSERTS
507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167
BARBEQUE SMOQEHOUSE
1701 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 242-5340
BREAKFAST GINNY’S & JANE E’S
9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-3170
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BURGER HARRY’S GRILL
GOLF COURSE KEY ROYALE GULF CLUB INC.
CAFÉ GINNY’S & JANE E’S
GROUPER SANDWICH UGLY GROUPER
CANDY STORE DIPS ICE CREAM
HEALTH FOOD STORE GNC
CHINESE CHINA 1
ICE CREAM SHOP TWO SCOOPS ICE CREAM
DELI SCOTT’S DELI
ITALIAN RESTAURANT ISOLA BELLA
FESTIVAL CORTEZ FISHING FESTIVAL
LIVE THEATER ISLAND PLAYERS
9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055
9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-3170
5704 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4402
503 Pine Ave Anna Maria, 778-1706
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1109 Cortez Rd W. Bradenton, 238-6058
3236 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2933
6000 Marina Drive Unit D Holmes Beach, 778-3000
GERMAN RESTAURANT OLD HAMBURG SCHNITZELHAUS 3246 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1320
101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 779-2422
5904 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 242-5309
10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755
MEXICAN RESTAURANT WICKED CANTINA
101 7th St. N. Bradenton Beach, 281-2990 SEE READERS, PAGE 28
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Dine In Take Out Margs To Go
Live Music Daily ~ Gulf View Dining ~ Full Parking BRADENTON BEACH ~ 101 7th St. N. (941) 281-2990 Daily 7:30am-10pm SARASOTA ~ 1603 N. Tamiami Trail (941) 706-2395 Daily 11am-10pm
Happy Hour 12 - 5 Daily and ALL DAY Sunday
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MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT BEACH BISTRO 6600 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6444
NEW RESTAURANT BAMBOO ISLAND BAR
119 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach, 803-6416
NIGHT SPOT DCOY DUCKS
5410 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5888
PIER ROD AND REEL PIER
875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885
PIZZA OMA’S PIZZA AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT 201 Gulf Drive North Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
PLACE TO SEE SUNSET ANNA MARIA PRINCESS
Bradenton Beach Marina 402 Church Ave. Bradenton Beach, 778-2288
RESTAURANT (OVERALL) THE WATERFRONT
111 S Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 778-1515
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR
Bridge Street Pier Bradenton Beach, 778-2662
SPECIALTY GOURMET VINNY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
5337 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 896-9754
SUB/SANDWICH SCOTT’S DELI
6000 Marina Drive Unit D Holmes Beach, 778-3000
TAKEOUT VINNY’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
5337 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 896-9754
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Two Scoops is better than one Sun readers again named Two Scoops Ice Cream as their favorite ice cream shop on and around Anna Maria Island. When discussing the award, owner Dave LaBell said, “We were so excited to win again this year. We are fortunate to have folks vote for us each year. We take great pride in this award and thank those who support this family owned business throughout the year. We have been serving Two Scoops ice cream for over 15 years now – and our clothing resort stores, Two Sides of Nature, have been doing business for over 25 years. We love Anna Maria Island, and we love our customers who make this business fun and memorable.” Two Scoops offers more than 30 flavors of ice cream, yogurt and sorbet and also serves breakfast and lunch. Two Scoops is located at 101 South Bay Blvd. in Anna Maria. Visit them online at www.twoscoopsami.com.
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Two Scoops employee Mason Cadmus has deep family ties to Anna Maria Island. Two Scoops Ice Cream offers more than 30 flavors to choose from.
Sun readers hooked on Annie’s Bait & Tackle Owned by Bruce Shearer for the past 26 years, Annie’s Bait & Tackle was again named the area’s favorite bait and tackle shop, according to The Sun’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. “We’ve got everything you need and we’re reasonably friendly. We’ve got bait, tackle, ethanol-free gas, oil, safety equipment, cold beer and food,” Shearer said, noting Annie’s also provides offshore and inshore fishing charters. Offering a truly authentic “old Florida” experience with indoor and outdoor seating, Annie’s is also well-regarded as a dining and drinking spot for locals and visitors. “We’re known for our grouper, our Cubans and our burgers. Our burgers are eight ounces. We season it, we cook it in butter and that’s why everybody likes it,” Shearer said.
Annie’s grouper is served as a sandwich, a dinner or as fish tacos. The “Almost Authentic Cuban” is served regular or spicy and comes with rice and beans. The appetizer menu includes gator, frog legs, steamed garlic mussels and shrimp, buffalo shrimp and more. Regular customer Chris Snider said, “I love Bruce and I love Annie’s Bait & Tackle because they’re real people.” When asked what he loves about Annie’s, regular customer Joe McClure said, “The people.” Annie’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with live music on Sunday afternoon. Annie’s Bait & Tackle is located at 4334 127th St. W. in Cortez. For more info visit www.anniesbaitandtackle.com.
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Chris Snider, owner Bruce Shearer and Joe McClure enjoyed cold beers and engaging conversation as afternoon recently gave way to evening at Annie’s Bait & Tackle.
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Daniella, Sal and Fi Mannino are part of the family business operations at Oma’s Pizza and Italian restaurant.
Oma’s Pizza does it again For the 17 years Oma’s Pizza and Italian restaurant in Bradenton Beach has received the Readers’ Choice Award for the favorite pizza among Sun readers. Oma’s is a family affair and Fi Mannino serves as the establishment’s matriarch. “We’re the best. Our food is fresh. My husband comes in every morning and prepares everything from scratch,” she said, noting Oma’s started in Brooklyn, N.Y. and has been at its current location in Bradenton Beach for nearly 45 years. Available for dining in, takeout or delivery,
Oma’s pizzas can be ordered as 14, 16 or 18-inch pies with a wide variety of available toppings. Pizza by the slice is available and the menu also includes Calzones and several hero sandwiches. Some of the dinner entrees include veal cutlet parmesan, chicken marsala, lasagna and many other traditional Italian dishes. Oma’s Pizza is open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight and is located at 201 Gulf Dr. N. in Bradenton Beach. View the menu at www.omaspizza.com and call 941-778-0771 or 941-778-0772 to place a takeout or delivery order.
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Paul Foster and his wife, Tammy (not pictured) own and operate Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café.
Ginny’s and Jane E’s is fresh and friendly Sun readers deemed Ginny’s and Jane E’s Café as their favorite café and favorite breakfast establishment in 2021. Paul and Tammy Foster have owned and operated the café and beach-themed gift store for the past nine years. “I thank everyone for thinking that highly of us. We work hard on our food. Our products don’t include preservatives or nitrates. All of our chicken and pork is organic. Everything we buy is ‘clean’ and people can taste that difference. We have a friendly staff that provides great customer service. A lot of locals come in and it’s like a small community inside Ginny’s and Jane E’s every morning,” Paul Foster said. Surrounded by books, art and whimsical décor, Ginny’s and Jane E’s is a popular place to enjoy a cup of coffee – and there’s outside seating
too. “We have great coffee that’s locally roasted by Sarasota Coffee and Tea,” Foster said. The breakfast menu includes wraps, sandwiches, burritos, waffles, pancakes, eggs Benedict, lox and more. The lunch menu includes chicken or tuna salad served on fresh croissants and a wide variety of sandwiches, melts, burgers, salads, soups and more. The bakery offerings include pies, quiche, sticky buns and scones. Two signature menu items date back to the sisters who founded their namesake establishment in the old IGA building. “Our cinnamon buns and crème brûlée, Jane started that 20 years ago,” Foster said. Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Ginny’s and Jane E’s is located at 9807 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Learn more at www. ginnysandjanees.com.