Blue Marlin Seafood Anna Maria Island is a barrier island known for its sugary white beaches. Spanning seven miles from north to south, the island is home to three cities: Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach. In recent years, the historic Bridge Street area of Bradenton Beach has undergone something of a renaissance, transforming into [...]
It's probably not easy being a seafood restaurateur on Anna Maria Island during the height of tourist season and only serving fish that arrived earlier that day from the docks of nearby Cortez Village. But that's the policy of owner Adam Ellis at Blue Marlin. And it's one of the many reasons you will want to visit the Bradenton Beach [...]
If you want to treat yourself after the hectic holidays, consider indulging in Florida’s famed stone crab claws. Stone crab season started Oct. 15 and continues through May. 15. Here’s our list of best restaurants to eat the delicious claw meat, which can be enjoyed pretty much guilt free because these crabs grow back their [...]
Manatee County could be called a seafood lover’s paradise. The coastal communities of Cortez and Anna Maria Island offer tasty and thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes that make the most of Florida’s bounty, and there’s more to choose from further inland. Options range from homey to upscale and traditional to nuanced. And if you’ve got to [...]
