Before you go
Plan your trip
Where to stay, when to come, how to get here and what to book ahead. Save places as you go in My trip.
Where to stayThe three towns, north Longboat and Cortez, and rental types.When to comeMonth by month weather, water temperature and what’s on.Getting hereAirports, driving, the ferry and whether you need a car.Group guidesFamilies, couples, church and work groups, seniors and more.Book before you arriveCarts, bikes, baby gear, chairs and groceries.Island rulesParking, rentals, dogs, turtles and the beach.My tripYour saved places and a day by day plan, kept on this phone.
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Who's coming?
Good to know before you come
Arrival day & Saturday changeover4pm check in, 10am check out, and how to dodge the Saturday crunch.Bridges & trafficLive traffic links and the Cortez Bridge replacement.Don't get a parking ticketThe rules in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach.Golf cart rules & insuranceCar seats, bridges, who can drive and what coverage you need.Beach safetyLifeguards, flags, the stingray shuffle and rip currents.Rental house rules cardTrash days by city, quiet hours, turtle lights. Printable.Airports & the ferrySRQ, TPA or PIE, airport rides, and the Gulf Islands Ferry.Chefs & photographersIn-home chefs and beach photographers who work on AMI.Storm recovery statusCity Pier, Leffis Key, Rod & Reel and what's changed.