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Horseback riding

Horseback riding on the beach is on so many people’s bucket list. So why not check it off during your stay on Anna Maria Island? Palma Sola Bay, on Manatee Avenue, is one of the few places in Florida where you can legally ride your horse on a beach.

The calm waters and flat sandy bottom of Palma Sola Bay make it possible to ride on a horse that is ...

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Paddleboarding

With beautiful scenery, warm Gulf waters, gorgeous bay and natural beauty all around you, paddleboarding is the best mix of getting in shape and having fun at the same time. The sport originated in Hawaii as a new kind of surfing and even thousands of years before that. Stand up paddle boarding is an easy and exhilarating thing to do while spending your holiday here.

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Fishing

With places like Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the region has its share of pristine inshore or offshore waters that are amazing for fishing. Captain Mike from Captain Mike’s Fishing Charters is someone that we love to recommend as he has over 35 years of experience with fishing in Florida.

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Tour de Turtles

Spending your holiday on Anna Maria Island is a synonym for escaping the dazzling rat race you face every day.

Live your life on a lower and more relaxing pace. And how slow can you really go if you are watching the Tour de Turtles, a competition in which 20 sea turtles are tagged and released...

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