July’s here, and so are those moody summer skies that turn into magic by sundown. Don’t blink - you might miss the best part. 🌅✨ 🎥 taken by IG sandbarsammy 6/22/25

Happy 4th of July from the #BradentonArea! 🇺🇸 We're celebrating at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks, live music, and fun at Rossi Park in Bradenton and Riverside Park in Palmetto. 💥✨ 🎇 At 9 PM, look to the sky for fireworks lighting up the Manatee River over the Green Bridge!

Pine Avenue on AMI is lined with locally owned boutiques full of charm, color, and coastal style. 🛍️☀️ Discover everything this beloved stretch of Anna Maria Island has to offer 👉 bit.ly/3W0SOXl

Beer Can Island’s blue water + breezy beauty is always worth the walk. #IYKYK 🌊✨ Drop a 🐚 if you’ve found your way here before. 🎥 IG sandbarsammy #BradentonArea #BeerCanIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #LoveFL

This is your sign to stop talking about that beach trip and actually book it. 🏖️📅 (Save this post for when you need to convince your friends.) #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #BradentonArea

Sunshine on the water, sand underfoot, and nothing on your to-do list. Mornings hit different on Coquina Beach. ☀️🌸 💬 Tag your go-to beach person! #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #VisitFlorida #LoveFL

🥐 Sweet Hut Bakery & Café has brought its first Florida location to Cortez Road, serving up a crave-worthy mix of Asian-style pastries, fluffy bao buns, sandwiches, and bubble teas. 📍 419 Cortez Rd. W., Bradenton #BradentonArea #LoveFL

Bold beers. Big flavor. Local vibes. 🍺🔥 3 Keys Brewing is where gourmet pub fare meets a rotating lineup of 20+ handcrafted brews, ciders, and seltzers made right here in Bradenton. 📍 2505 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton

One look and you’re already mentally on PTO. 😎 Tag your go-to travel buddy and start manifesting. 🏖️✈️ #BradentonArea #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #FloridaBeachVacation

In honor of #NationalIceCreamDay… we’re keeping it classic. 🍦☀️ Forget the flashy milkshakes - these 5 spots are all about old-school charm. From walk-up windows, candy shop counters, or hand-churned Amish ice cream, these local favorites are full of flavor and nostalgia.

Proof that two palm trees can hold your entire emotional state together. 💆‍♀️🌴 📍 Bali Hai Beach Resort 📷 IG semiretiredcitygirls #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #NationalHammockDay #LoveFL

Florida's West Coast doing what it does best. 🌞🌊 📍 Anna Maria Island, Florida 📌 Save this for the bucket list 🎥 taken by instagram.com/j.lulu_photogr… 7/13/25

The kind of beach day you picture when you start daydreaming about your next Florida vacation. ☀️ Planning your visit yet? We’ll be right here. 📝 #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #ManateeBeach #LoveFL

Just a little Riverwalk sunshine to brighten your feed. 🌼📸 👉 Tag your Riverwalk walking buddy. #RealAuthenticFlorida #BradentonArea #BradentonRiverwalk

This is your Emerson Point Preserve moodboard. Been here? Drop your favorite hidden corner 👇 #EmersonPoint #Palmetto #RealAuthenticFlorida #BradentonArea

August is here - the perfect excuse to catch one last summer sunset on Anna Maria Island. ☀️ See you at the shore? 🏝️ Need to plan that last-minute summer getaway? We've got you covered 👉 bit.ly/3KAKiZ6

If you’re not spending your weekend at the beach… you’re definitely thinking about it. 😉 🎥 Mike Norman Realty on Anna Maria Island

In the Bradenton Area, meals with kids can mean dinner right on the sand with a beach view or custom donuts made exactly to your taste. These spots keep the little ones happy and let you actually enjoy the meal. Check out our full kid-approved list 👉 bit.ly/45k8xob

Proof that “crystal clear” isn’t just a saying. 🌊😉 📍Cortez Beach, Anna Maria Island #AnnaMariaIsland #RealAuthenticFlorida #BradentonArea

The Beach Club at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa is all good vibes and easy fun, Hear it calling your name? Grab a day-pass on ResortPass or book a stay to experience everything the resort has to offer! 📍@palmettomarriott 600 US 41 N., Palmetto, FL