Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island

On Anna Maria Island, sugar-white sand and cerulean waters stretch for miles. The charming towns are dotted with fishing piers, quaint family-owned shops and cafes mixed in with colorful beach cottages. While we’ve visited the island for years, we’re setting the table somewhere a little bit different this time, on the southernmost stretch of these legendary beaches. Dip your toes in the sand and watch the sunset over the Gulf while we enjoy a selection of local seafood from Ed Chiles and his team. Beach House is a favorite for seafood, shellfish and sustainable practices. Chiles Hospitality even owns and runs their own farm, Gamble Creek, to grow their own organic produce and turn restaurant waste into compost to benefit both the soil and local watershed. They always serve a celebration of Florida’s bounty fitting the beauty of Anna Maria’s beaches.