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BUSINESS Antique/Collectible Store Pineapple Junktion 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. West Cortez, 794-3580
Bank Wells Fargo Bank
5327 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 795-3108
Bike Rental Beach Bums Island Attitude 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
Boating Store West Marine
3622 1st Street Bradenton, 357-1657
Car Dealer Hendrick Honda Bradenton
Dentist John Norman, DDS
Car Wash American Car Care
Dry Cleaner Courtesy Cleaners
Carpet Cleaner Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning
Electrician Anthony’s Cooling & Heating
5515 14th St. W. Bradenton, 758-7997
6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007
5400 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, 778-2882
Chiropractor Dr. Diane L. Michaels
501 Village Green Pkwy. Bradenton, 761-0210
Clothing Store Bealls Florida
6355 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 761-1606
Commercial Print Store SteamDesigns LLC
5343 Gulf Drive #600 Holmes Beach, 779-9108
Convenience Store Circle K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
5372 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7898
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
2501Gulf Drive N. Suite 102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
Eye Care The Eye Associates
6002 Pointe West Blvd. Bradenton, 792-2020
Fitness Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
Floor Coverings Flooring AMI
3637 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 251-7555
Florist Josey’s Poseys Florist 6100 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-6770
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Frame Shop (tie) Frame Designs Inc.
2105 60th Drive E. Bradenton, 752-2220
Hobby Lobby
4490 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 795-1462
Gift Shop Sand Dollar
5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2024
Grocery Store Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Hair Salon Salon Salon
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
Heat & Air Anthony’s Cooling & Heating
2501 Gulf Drive N. Suite #102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
Hearing Aid Specialist Manatee Ear Center
2001 Manatee Ave. E. #104 Bradenton, 745-1518 see READERS, page 27
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Home Builder Wash Family Construction 407 72nd St. Holmes Beach, 725-0073
Men’s Apparel Mister Roberts Resort Wear 5330 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4505
Pharmacy Walgreens Drug Store
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Mortgage Company Wayne Gunter BB&T
Plumber LaPensee Plumbing • Pools • Air
Jewelry Store Bridge Street Jewelers
Outdoor Sports Store AMI Outfitters Coastal Gear & Apparel
Pool Cleaner LaPensee Plumbing • Pools • Air
Landscape/Garden Shop M&F Lawn Care
Pack & Ship Island Mail & More
Pool Contractor Agnelli Pools and Construction
Hotel/Motel Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 896-7800
2123 30th Ave. E. Bradenton, 518-5513
921 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 720-6820
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-4996
3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911
Liquor Store Walgreens Drug Store
Pest Control Anna Maria Pest Control
Manicurist Ashley Acqua Aveda Salon Spa Store
Pet Grooming The Paw Spa
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
5311 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5400
Marina Keyes Marina
5501 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2838
11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885
Pet Store Petco Animal Supplies 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1295
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
6000 Marina Drive, Suite 104 Holmes Beach, 778-4333
Real Estate Associate Jason Sato Sato Real Estate
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
Real Estate Company Duncan Real Estate
310 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 779-0304
Rental Company Sato Real Estate
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
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Resort Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
Retirement Community Freedom Village
6406 21st Ave. W. Bradenton, 877-600-6287
Service Station Circle K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
Service Organization Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
5313 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1541
Shopping Center Island Shopping Center Marina Drive Holmes Beach
Sign Maker SteamDesigns LLC
5343 Gulf Drive #600 Holmes Beach, 779-9108
Souvenir Shop Sand Dollar
5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2024 see READERS, page 28
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Sports Memorabilia AMI Sports Zone
9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 251-3927
Spa Sea-renity Beach Spa & Eco Boutique 112 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 779-6836
Tattoo Island Tattoo Mark Nicholas
PEOPLE & PLACES 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
5337 Gulf Drive Suite 300 Holmes Beach, 807-3086
Travel Agency AAA
6210 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 798-2221
Women’s Apparel Irene’s Resort Wear
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
Window Repair Grayhawk Window Systems 6008 Cortez Road W. Bradenton, 487-3771
Attorney William B. Padelford Esq.
2424 Manatee Ave. W. #201 Bradenton, 748-1400
Bartender Kalan Wildasine The Loaded Barrel Tavern 450 Old Main Street Bradenton, 745-8433
Beach Coquina Beach
2650 Gulf Drive South Bradenton Beach, 896-1384
Boat Captain Captain John Leiter
Fish AMI 200 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 844-941-FISH (3474)
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Interior Design Bon Dorenkamp Beauty and the Beach
604 Ambassador Lane Holmes Beach, 224-9311
Business Person Michael Zeppi
Massage Therapy Ronnie Fulton Island Fitness
Charity American Red Cross
Painter Ron Weldon Weldon Custom Painting
Anthony’s Cooling & Heating 2501 Gulf Drive N. #102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
2011 Cantu Court Sarasota, 792-8686
Doctor Stephen Pelham, M.D.
3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1007
Financial Planner Boyd Insurance & Investment Services
717 Manatee Ave. W. #300 Bradenton, 745-8300
Golf Course Key Royale Club Inc.
700 Key Royale Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3055
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
4202 2nd Ave. NW Bradenton, 920-5309
Personal Trainer Brenda Canning Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5200
Pharmacist Joe Catera Walgreens Drug Store
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Pier Rod & Reel Pier
875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885
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You Did It Again….Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
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For all of your home comfort and electrical needs. Anthony’s offers 24-hour service 365 days a year, free equipment estimates and free second options.
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! You Always Come First at Anthony’s.
Michael Zeppi #1 Business Person
“You Don’t Need New Until We Say You Do!”
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Thank you for your faith in Anthony’s. You are the only reason for our existence. We are dedicated to making your experience with Anthony’s one that you will be proud to share with your friends and family. Our goal is total customer satisfaction. I will do whatever is required to earn your loyalty.
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Place to see a sunset Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
School Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
School Teacher Gary Wooton
Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
Veterinarian Bill Bystrom, DVM Island Animal Clinic
5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
Vet Clinic Beach Veterinary Clinic 4404 124th St. Ct. W. Bradenton, 792-2838
View Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Yoga Instructor Amy Stickler Island Fitness
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5200
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Bagel Shop Paradise Bagels Café & Catering
3220 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-1212
Barbecue Mr. Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6614
Breakfast Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Burger Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
Bakery Hometown Desserts
Café Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
Band KoKo Ray and The Keepers
Candy Store Dips Ice Cream
507 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3167
538-8724
Bar & Grill Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-1706
Caterer Molly O’Connor Traveling Gourmet
Anna Maria, 405-7627
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Chef Luiz Amorim Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Chinese Restaurant The Lantern Chinese Restaurant 3126 1st Street Bradenton, 746-5450
Deli Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Favorite Waiter/Waitress Erin Flemming Beachhouse Waterfront Restaurant
200 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 779-2222
Festival Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival German Restaurant Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus 3246 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-1320
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Grouper Sandwich Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Health Food Store Richard’s Foodporium 6425 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 795-0478
Ice Cream Shop Two Scoops
101 S. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 779-2422
Italian Restaurant Vinny & Cheryl’s Italian Kitchen 314 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-9754
Live Theater Island Players
10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755
Mexican Restaurant Wicked Cantina
101 7th St. N. Bradenton Beach, 281-2990
Most Romantic Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
New Restaurant Harry’s Grill and Bistro 9903 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 567-5999
Night Spot Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Pizza Oma’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 North Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
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Restaurant (Overall) Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Seafood Restaurant Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
Specialty Gourmet Olive Oil Outpost
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3132
Sub/Sandwich Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Takeout Golden Wok
5917 Manatee Ave. W. #601 Bradenton, 794-9999
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Krenik wins! Jim Krenik, of Bradenton, won the drawing from all the entries in the Island's original Readers' Choice Awards. Sun Advertising Director Chantelle Lewin presented Jim with his prizes valued over $600 which include: • AMI Sun newspaper T-shirt; • Island Fitness one-month membership and two free personal training sessions; • Four free yoga classes with Amy Stickler; • Olive Oil Outpost oil and vinegar; • Harry's Grill $25 gift certificate; • Two Scoops $20 gift certificate; • Searenity Beach Spa $50 gift certificate; • Salon Salon gift package; • Acqua Aveda $50 gift certificate. Congratulations Jim!