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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, ISLAND PLAYERS “BAGGAGE” November 2018

November 6, 2018/in Anna Maria Island, Blog, Things to Do, Travel Tips /by Terry Whyte

Get your tickets before they’re sold out!

As you enjoy your accommodations with Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals 601 Gulf Dr. N. Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217 we think you will also enjoy an evening at this local theatre. You will find several excellent restaurants and dessert shops within walking distance of the theatre for dining before or after the show. Food and beverages not allowed in the theatre.

The Island Players community theatre is a beautifully maintained little theatre with a long history on Anna Maria Island. The historic building was originally the William H. Gillette family home in Parrish and around 1912 was brought by barge down the Manatee River and relocated to its present site on Gulf Drive in Anna Maria. Prior to it becoming “The Island Community Theatre” it was used as a school classroom, the centre of municipal affairs, a church for different religious denominations, a tourist information center, the Women’s Club meeting place and Anna Maria Garden Club, and as a service club during World War II. Until the mid 1970s the Anna Maria City Commission held its meetings here and it was around this time when some big changes took place. Damage in the building was found and being a historical landmark the maintenance and repair was too costly for the city. As luck would have it the Island Players group was looking to build their own theatre and an arrangement was made with the city. The Island Players repaired the building along with some major renovations including stage, installation of 137 seats and carpeting. To this day continue to maintain and preserve it. Today the theatre offers comfortable seating, lots of leg room and viewing with no obstructions. We are sure you will have a fun night out at this long established theatre, with a stage production presented by The Island Players. Anna Maria Island residents and visitors are fortunate to have this dedicated organization, The Island Players, founded in 1949, provide artistic experiences to us and our surrounding communities. You will find staff and volunteers from the box office to the stage manager and actors clearly love what they do and it shows. The productions are always well done with great performances by talented local actors giving you, their audience, a most enjoyable theatre experience.

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The Island Players group kicked off its 70th season in September of this year.

Don’t miss their next performance November 8 – November 18, 2018 BAGGAGE by Sam Bobrick. Directed by James Thaggard.

Baggage is a comedy that illustrates what happens when two difficult single people, Phyllis and Bradley, meet due to confusion over the ownership of a suitcase. Their accidental swap of suitcases causes a disagreeable meeting and moves on to a most unlikely friendship. This light hearted play is threaded with humour as the contents of the case are revealed and the two characters get to know each other. While these two might be the opposite of all that is easy for everyone else, will these complex singles turn out to be a perfect match?

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Box Office or by phone – (941) 778-5755

Box office is located at 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, Florida (Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue). Tickets are $20 (US) per performance for season’s five primary plays.

You can also purchase seasonal tickets for all five plays at a slight discount if you plans include staying on the island for a longer period of time.

The box office is open 10 days before opening night Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on performance nights as “Will Call” only, one hour before curtain. Regular show performances are: Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees @ 2:00 pm

For additional information visit their website — theislandplayers.org

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The following is a list of the Island Players remaining shows for the 2018/2019 season:

January 10 – January 27, 2019 I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick,

Directed by Preston Boyd

March 7 – March 24, 2019 A FLEA IN HER EAR by Geroges Feydeau

Directed by Kelly Wynn Woodland

May 2 – May 12, 2019 PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward,

Directed by Mike Lusk

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Note: Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals offers the above company names and affiliated links as suggestions only. We are not receiving commissions from the above and are listing only to assist our guests. We recommend services that we or close friends and family have experienced.

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AIRBNB RECONGIZES ANNA MARIA ISLAND CONDO RENTALS AS A “SUPER HOST”

July 18, 2018/in Accommodation, Anna Maria Island, Blog, Reviews, Trip Planning /by Terry Whyte

We at Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals – 601 Gulf Dr. N. Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217 are proud of the distinguished recognition bestowed upon us by travel giant Airbnb.com. Our goals are to provide all our guests with the best vacation experience they have ever had, memories that last a life time and personal friendships with our guests. This recognition validates our superior commitment to our guests vacation experience.

Reviews:

Exceptional Place To Stay!!!
601 Gulf Dr. North, Anna Maria Island, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Jun 29, 2018
Helpful votes: 5/5
We were very pleased with our stay, the condo and the exceptional customer service we received. Terry went above and beyond to call and email us to ensure we did not need anything and offered many suggestions of things to do. The unit was clean and one of the best we have stayed in. Though the unit is not beach front, it is a minimal walk to the beach. There are so many things to do within the distance of the condo. We will be back next year and staying here again. Thank you for a painless vacation!

My Response:

Hi Amy, Thank you for the nice review it is very much appreciated. I cannot express to you how happy we are that you booked for next year before you even arrived at our condo. We are looking forward to having you as our guests again next summer. Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. Sincerely, Terry, Sandy & Family

Exceptional Experience On Anna Maria Island!!!
601 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Jun 22, 2018
Helpful votes: 5/5
this condo exceeded our expectations. When you walk in the view is the first think you notice and it is mesmerizing. Beautifully decorated with no expense spared. All decor is modern and appropriate with muted tones and designed for comfort. The flooring is a light color of white, greys and light blue but its texture is soft on bare feet. The showers have to have a mention as they were beautiful with granite shower walls and rain fall shower heads. Perfection! Terry was a wonderful host. He checked in on us from time to time to offer suggestions on restaurants and to see if we needed anything. We took his recommendations and he didn’t lead us astray, wonderful food. Sitting on the balcony at night was a favorite pastime. Terry was stocked up with beach chairs, umbrellas, toys and towels. The beds were so soft! you sink right into them. Thank you Terry and Sandy for sharing your beautiful condo with us and we hope to see you soon…Diana Paris

My Response:

Diana, This is such an awesome review and we cannot thank you enough. When you booked our condo for the same week next year it was the best compliment we could have received. It was such a pleasure working with you and having you as our guests. We are so looking forward to having you as our guests again next summer. Thank you again, Terry, Sandy & Family

Beautiful Condo Wonderful Host
601 Gulf Dr. North, Anna Maria Island, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Jun 22, 2018
Helpful votes: 5/5
Absolute Anna Maria was in a perfect location . It was decorated beautifully and for a family of 4, it was all the room we needed. The kitchen was a joy to cook in; all new appliances and stocked with everything we might need. the condo overlooks the pool and beach so you really couldn’t ask for a better location. All the neighbors were very nice and helpful and Terry was very attentive. Can’t wait to return! ….J

My Response:

Hi Diana, Thank you for your awesome review. It was our pleasure working with you and having you as our guests. We are thrilled you will be our guests again next summer. Sincerely, Terry, Sandy & Family

Wonderful Condo And Owners Are Super!!!
601 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Jun 1, 2018
Helpful votes: 5/5
This is the 2nd time we stayed at this condo! We love it and will definitely stay again! The owners just recently did many updates and its beautiful! Beautiful ocean views and steps away from the beach which is never busy in that area! Terry the owner is helpful with anything thing that you need..where to eat…do you need any information …is the condo good..super awesome owners to work with for sure!! Close to everything on the island and you can take the shuttle if you do not want to use your car! Would definitely recommend this condo to anyone!! Once again THANK YOU Terry and Sandy and family for sharing your paradise with us! Donna and Tony

My Response:

Hi Donna & Tony, Thank you for the awesome review and thank you again for being our guests. It was been a pleasure working with you as always and please keep us in mind for your future travel plans we would feel fortunate to have you as our guests again. Hope you have a great summer. Sincerely, Terry, Sandy & Family

Best Location On The Island!!!!
601 Gulf Dr. North, Anna Maria Island, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Jun 8, 2018
Helpful votes: 5/5
Perfect Vacation getaway. The condo was in excellent condition and VERY clean. Balcony view of the pool and an ocean view. This condo is walking distance to many different restaurants, ice cream shop, putt putt, pier, as well as little Beach shops. We parked our car on Saturday and didn’t touch it till Thursday. The owner of this condo is by far the best I have ever worked with. Truly amazing people that genuinely want you to have a GREAT stay at their condo. I would HIGHLY recommend this condo and we will definitely be back!

My Response:

Hi Grant, Thank you for the awesome review and we are thrilled you had a great vacation and stay with us. It was a pleasure working, with you, having you as our guests and we were thrilled you chose our condo to celebrate your birthday at. We look forward to having you as our guests again on Anna Maria Island. Sincerely, Terry, Sandy & Family

Family Friendly Beach Getaway!!!
601 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217, United States
Date of Stay
Oct 29, 2017
Helpful votes: 5/5
We absolutely loved the location of this condo! We explored all the beaches but found the one directly across the road had the best beach and least amount of people. We walked to a different restaurant every evening. It’s close to the bridge street warf where we rented fishing rods. Lots of shopping handy too. The condo itself was very well equipped with everything we needed to cook and go to the beach. Beds where super comfy. The TV was huge with a ton of channels…not that we had time to watch it much! Our 3 kids slept in the guest bedroom and had lots of room for their things. All the furniture was very modern and new. The view from the deck is stunning but u can also see the ocean from almost every window. On our arrival there was wine and chocolates on the counter waiting for us. Terry was super helpful and gave us lots of advice on where to eat and what to see. He also gave us his cell number if we needed help with anything. We loved our stay and would return in a heartbeat!

My Response:

Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for the awwwwesome review. It was such a pleasure working with you and having you as our guests. Please keep us in mind for your future travel plans we would feel fortunate to have you as our guests again. Thank you again for being our guests. Sincerely, Terry, Sandy & Family

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Artificial Intelligence & Vacation Rental Properties

July 5, 2018/in Anna Maria Island, Blog, Travel Tips /by Terry Whyte

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, but is the vacation rental industry ready for it?

Amazon’s Echo product that features the famous virtual persona Alexa and Google’s Home product both boasted booming sales in 2017. These products that have become common in consumers’ homes are now moving into the hospitality industry. Shifting from strictly residential home-use devices to commercial environments brings concerns. Those concerns include not just the cost of the technology, but also how AI engages guests and security and privacy concerns since the devices record and listen at all times, although they do have a mute and disable functionality.

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Do you want privacy and like to avoid human interaction when on vacation? Soon you might not have to pick up the phone, you can just talk to Alexa or Google.

Amazon recently launched Alexa for Hospitality, which places specially programmed Amazon Echos at participating Marriott Hotels starting this summer. Marriott will be the first chain to install AI in some rooms. The Echo devices will work like the ones you have at home, but will have some skills specific to hotels. You will be able to call front desk, order room service, housekeeping, adjust the thermostat and book a spa treatment. If the hotel has enabled it, the Echo will be able to control the room’s lighting, temperature, and television—great news for germaphobes who hate touching hotel remotes or light switches. Guests will also have the option to connect their personal Amazon account to the Echo, so that they can stream their own music or listen to their audiobooks. Their account will be automatically disconnected upon checkout.

So how is Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals – 601 Gulf Dr. N. Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217 moving forward with this relatively new technology? The only thing that is holding us back is the privacy concerns.

Would you be excited or disturbed to see an always listening Amazon Echo in your vacation rental property? Each one of the players, Amazon, Google and Apple offer different things, do you have a preference? What kind of questions would you ask and what sort of requests would you have? As we continually look for ways to enhance each guest experience we are researching how we can help the AI device enhance those experiences for you, our guests.

Let us know your thoughts. We are listening 🙂

For the latest up to date news, things to do, special offers, travel tips and more continue to follow our blog @ Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals/Blog

*Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals offers the above company names and affiliated links as suggestions only. We are not receiving commissions from the above and are listing only to assist our guests. We recommend services that we or close friends and family have experienced.

*The content of this blog is not to be copied, adapted or shared without the written consent of Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals.

A Special Thank You To Diana Paris And Her Family For Being Our Guests On Anna Maria Island

July 4, 2018/in Anna Maria Island, Blog, Reviews, Trip Planning /by Terry Whyte

Exceptional Experience On Anna Maria

Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals – 601 Gulf Drive North, Anna Maria Island, FL, 34217, United States

Date of Stay

Jun 22, 2018

Helpful votes: 5/5!!!

This condo exceeded our expectations. When you walk in the view is the first think you notice and it is mesmerizing. Beautifully decorated with no expense spared. All decor is modern and appropriate with muted tones and designed for comfort. The flooring is a light colour of white, greys and light blue but its texture is soft on bare feet.

The showers have to have a mention as they were beautiful with granite shower walls and rain fall shower heads. Perfection!

Terry was a wonderful host. He checked in on us from time to time to offer suggestions on restaurants and to see if we needed anything. We took his recommendations and he didn’t lead us astray, wonderful food. Sitting on the balcony at night was a favorite pastime.

Terry was stocked up with beach chairs, umbrellas, toys and towels. The beds were so soft! you sink right into them. Thank you Terry and Sandy for sharing your beautiful condo with us and we hope to see you soon…Diana Paris

My Response:

Thank you again,

Terry, Sandy & Family

For the latest up to date news, things to do, special offers, travel tips and more continue to follow our blog @ Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals/Blog

PARASAILING ON ANNA MARIA ISLAND

April 17, 2018/in Anna Maria Island, Beaches, Blog, Things to Do, Travel Tips /by Terry Whyte

Florida is the most popular place in the United States to go parasailing because of its breathtaking beauty. To highlight your vacation with Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals – 601 Gulf Dr. N. Anna Maria Island, Florida 34217 consider hitting the skies on a parasailing adventure. Whether you’re looking for something to do with your teens or with your recently retired parents, parasailing is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

PARASAILING! While gently floating high above the clear, blue water of the Gulf of Mexico, parasailing off the coast of Anna Maria Island is like sailing in paradise. With breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf and intracoastal waterways, dolphins, turtles or stingray can possibly be seen. As you soar over the glistening water and the coastline unfolds before your eyes, parasailing will probably be the most exciting thing you have done all year or maybe ever!

PARASAILING For the First Time? Here Are A Few Tips to help you confidently book your Adventure —

— Lifejackets on before you step foot on the boat. For your sail you will be fitted with a special harness and gently launched and retrieved with the use of a hydraulic winch system. You take-off and land directly on the boat. Take-off’s and landings are very slow and gentle.

— There are myths that to parasail you need to be able to swim. Not true, you do not need to be a swimmer to parasail. Parasailing is actually one of the only watersports where no swimming is required to fully enjoy it.

— Most companies have weight and height restrictions. Be sure to check these upon booking to see if they affect anyone in your group.

— Check the local weather before you parasail. Clear and bright days are best for maximum visibility for sightseeing as well as for good communication with the boat captain. Prior to booking check the companies inclement weather policy, most will not leave the dock. As we have no control of the weather I suggest planning your parasailing during the first part of your vacation, that way you still have time if rescheduling is necessary.

— If you have a fear of heights or panic easily parasailing might not be for you. This might be true for some, but our last time parasailing a group ahead of us shared that he is terrified of heights and she is terrified of falling, and they both loved parasailing. So if they weren’t afraid while they were parasailing, maybe you won’t be either. If someone has told you it is like a rollercoaster, I think it is more like sitting in a swing gently floating up and back down. There is none of that sinking feeling in your stomach like when you go down the hill on a roller coaster.

Vacationing and Parasailing should be serene, peaceful and memorable. Neither require skill or any previous experience. Both allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy. We hope while visiting with us your experiences leave you with wonderful memories you won’t soon forget.

Below are two local companies to consider (Both are about a 5 minute walk from Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals). —

Bradenton Beach Parasailing – 200 Bridge Street #3, Bradenton Beach, FL 941-961-2065
bradentonbeachparasail.com

YOLO – 135 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, FL 941-778-5000
parasailflorida.com

For the latest up to date news, things to do, special offers, travel tips and more continue to follow our blog @ Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals/Blog

*Please note — Anna Maria Island Condo Rentals offer the above company names and affiliated links as suggestions only. We are not receiving commissions from any and are listing them only as an aid for our guests. We recommend services that we or close friends and family have experienced so we know you will be taken care of.

*The content of this blog is not to be copied, adapted or shared without the written consent of Anna Maria Condo Rentals.