The Island Players, located at 10009 Gulf Drive on Anna Maria Island, presents live community theater in an intimate local setting. It offers visitors and residents an opportunity to enjoy staged dramatic and comedic productions while supporting the island’s performing-arts community.

Whether you are seeking an evening of theater during your island visit or looking for a local cultural experience, The Island Players provides a distinctive alternative to the area’s beaches, shops, and outdoor attractions. Check the current production schedule, performance dates, and ticket information before visiting, as offerings vary throughout the season.

The Island Players

Sandbar Seafood + Spirits is a waterfront restaurant located at 100 Spring Ave in Anna Maria, Florida. The restaurant serves seafood alongside spirits, offering visitors a relaxed setting to enjoy a meal near the Gulf Coast. Its Anna Maria location makes it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the island and looking for a seafood-focused dining experience.

For the most current information about menus, reservations, hours, and available seating, contact the restaurant directly.

Sandbar Seafood + Spirits

The Donut Experiment on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria offers a fun, customizable donut experience. Guests can choose their donut toppings and create a treat tailored to their tastes, making it an appealing stop for visitors looking for a casual, interactive dessert. Located in the heart of Anna Maria, it’s a convenient choice for enjoying a freshly prepared sweet treat while exploring the area.

The Donut Experiment

Blue Dolphin Cafe, located at 470 John Ringling Blvd in Sarasota, offers a welcoming spot to enjoy a casual meal in the city. Its convenient location makes it a practical choice for visitors and locals looking for a relaxed dining experience.

Whether you’re stopping in for breakfast, lunch, or a quick bite, Blue Dolphin Cafe provides an approachable setting centered on familiar café fare. Visit this Sarasota eatery to enjoy a laid-back meal close to the area’s attractions and waterfront surroundings.

Blue Dolphin Cafe

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals is a local culinary organization based in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to highlighting independently owned restaurants and the region’s vibrant dining community. Its work connects diners with locally rooted restaurants across Sarasota and Manatee counties, offering visitors and residents opportunities to discover distinctive food experiences and support independent hospitality businesses.

Located on South Tamiami Trail, the organization is a useful resource for anyone looking to explore the area’s restaurant scene, from casual neighborhood spots to more refined dining destinations. Whether you are visiting Sarasota or searching for new local favorites, The Sarasota-Manatee Originals helps showcase the people, restaurants, and culinary character that make the region worth exploring.

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals

Freedom Factory, located at 21050 FL-64 in Bradenton, is a local destination for motorsports and automotive entertainment. The venue is known for hosting racing events and car-focused activities, offering an exciting experience for motorsports enthusiasts, families, and visitors interested in Florida’s automotive scene.

Its event-based atmosphere makes it a place to check for scheduled races, shows, and other activities before visiting. Whether you are a dedicated racing fan or simply looking for a different kind of Bradenton experience, Freedom Factory provides an opportunity to enjoy live automotive action in a distinctive local setting.

Freedom Factory

TreeUmph! Adventure Course is an outdoor aerial adventure park in Bradenton, Florida, featuring elevated obstacle courses, zip lines, and other challenges set among the trees. Visitors can navigate a variety of courses designed for different skill and comfort levels, making it a destination for active guests seeking an adventurous outdoor experience.

Located on State Road 70 E, the park offers an opportunity to spend time outdoors while testing balance, strength, and problem-solving skills. It is suited to individuals, families, and groups looking for an engaging recreational activity, though age, height, and participation requirements may apply.

Whether you are visiting the Bradenton area or seeking a distinctive day outdoors, TreeUmph! Adventure Course provides an active way to explore the treetops and enjoy a memorable adventure. Check current operating hours, reservations, and eligibility requirements before visiting.

TreeUmph! Adventure Course

For almost 100 years, LECOM Park, formerly McKechnie Field, has been a source of fun and excitement in Bradenton. LECOM Park was originally built in 1923. It has undergone a number of significant renovations over the last three decades to provide fans modern amenities while maintaining the feeling of a classic ballpark. The iconic Spanish mission style façade was constructed during a significant facelift of the stadium in the early 1990s. Lights came about in 2008.

The centerpiece of the renovations came in 2013 when the Pirates, the City of Bradenton, and Manatee County partnered on a $10 million renovation of fan areas which included a 19,000 square foot boardwalk spanning the outfield. Updates also included new group areas with enhanced sight lines to the field, expanded restroom facilities, new concessions locations and an enlarged Fan Plaza. Massive palm trees now dot the landscape, augmenting the charm of the 90-year-old stadium. Every individual reserved seat was removed from the park, and 4,600 new, more comfortable seats were installed. And new covered bleachers with 570 seats were added in left field, expanding LECOM Park's capacity to more than 8,500. In addition, a new state-of-the-art clubhouse and office building was built in 2015, giving the Pirates one of the best spring training facilities in the Grapefruit League.

LECOM Park is the spring home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the full time home of their Class-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders.

Facility:
- 7,500 seat stadium (1,000 capacity of standing room)
- 8 bullpen mounds
- 4 batting cages
- Clubhouse including a locker room, coaches' room, and kitchen
- Umpires' locker room
- 1 practice field
- 1 agility field
- Small meeting room
- Press box for up to 20 people
- Two 20 person suites for events or rentals
- Parking available on and off site nearby

Amenities:
- Concessions
- Gift shop
- Meeting facilities

Tech Capabilities:
- Sound system
- Wireless microphone
- Wi-Fi
- HD Video board
- Separate scoreboard
- 5 pre-built positions for radio and TV broadcasts

LECOM Park

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