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In the center of Anna Maria Island is Holmes Beach. This is a 600 acre village dividing the Gulf of Mexico beaches from the mouth of Palma Sola Bay. There are many vacation rental homes and condos available in this part of the island and some of the island's finest dining, boutiques and shopping are found here. The beach at Holmes Beach has no facilities but is a nice quiet stretch of beach frequented by locals and visitors alike. Parking is limited on the side streets leading to the beach.
Boating, fishing, jet skiing, parasailing – whatever your favorite water sport, it’s offered here. If golf is your game then the Manatee/Sarasota bi-county area will provide you with a choice of more than 45 courses. For tennis, visit the public courts in Anna Maria or Holmes Beach. Just about every weekend one of the villages will have something going on - either an art festival or flea market, or the Privateers will be smoking mullet in a parking lot. It's best to consult the island newspapers to see what is going on.
Round out your vacation with an easy trip into Sarasota or Bradenton to experience their attractions.
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