Reef Rovers
April 26, 2017
BeachTrip
to
Coquina Beach, Anna Marie Island
Mark your calendar for Wednesday,
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Let's go Rovers, we're off to B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. Coquina Beach,
on Anna Maria Island to “Discover the Charm of Old Florida."
~ Anna Maria Island is memorable ~
beautiful beach, beautiful month,
and the perfect group of friendly people to share it with.
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For Those of Us Who Like to Know More
About Where We Are Going ...
Coquina Island
and
Anna Marie Island
Anna Maria Island,
sometimes called Anna Maria Key,
is a barrier island on the coast of
Manatee County, Florida .
Length:
7.021 mi
Width:
1.988 mi
Population:
8,500 (2005)
sometimes called Anna Maria Key,
is a barrier island on the coast of
Manatee County, Florida .
Length:
7.021 mi
Width:
1.988 mi
Population:
8,500 (2005)
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How to
Get Around
Trolly Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/islandtrolley/ Trolly Map/Brochure
http://www.ridemcat.org/trolley/ |
One way to get around is to use the Free Trolly.
MCAT (Manatee County Area Transit) has a FREE Manatee Trolley on Anna Maria Island. Daily service runs from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. every 20 minutes from the Anna Maria City Pier on the north to Coquina Beach on the south. Trolleys offer both air conditioned and open-air seating.
Reef Rovers can get more information about Manatee County Area Transit call (941) 747-8621 or visit Online. For additional information about Sarasota County Area Transit, call (941)861-1000 or visit www.scgov.net/SCAT |
Food . . . Glorious Food
Adventuresome Reef Rovers may wish to explore the variety of restaurants along the Trolley route.
Others may decide to “dine” on fast food from the concessions stand "The Coquina Beach Café" is on the beach, only a few steps away from where we will be.
The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinners items. The menu includes such foods as Belgian waffles, omelets, bagels, fish tacos, salads, hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries. You can check out The Coquina Beach Cafe's menu by clicking on this link.
http://www.coquinabeachcafe.com
Of course, you can always bring a picnic for the beach and enjoy your food and libations overlooking the beautiful gulf water.
http://www.coquinabeachcafe.com
Of course, you can always bring a picnic for the beach and enjoy your food and libations overlooking the beautiful gulf water.
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<---To the left is a list of restaurants with telephone numbers. I believe the area code is (941) We've had no time to check all these restaurants out, but you might be interested in investigating some... what did we do before Google?
There was information on one restaurant called The Sandbar it appeared to be a little more upscale: For elegant fare in a flip-flop–friendly environment, check out Sandbar on Anna Maria Island. Consistently voted one of the choicest spots for nuptials and special celebrations, the restaurant holds on to its casual beach vibe no matter the occasion, with tables and chairs spilling out onto the sand. Go for such classics as the grouper sandwich or the crab pasta salad, and stay for the sunset—the views are consistently magical. 
Be forewarned it is probably a taxi or trolly ride away so be sure to allow yourself enough time to get there, eat, and return in time for the bus ride home. If you decide to entice your palette, you might want to call them to plan this "trip." http://sandbar.groupersandwich.com
100 Spring Avenue • Anna Maria, FL 34216 • (941) 778-0444 |
Sign up is now available!
Payment can be dropped off
at
Hibiscus Recreation Center
on
April 12th
between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
or
Mailed to
Sue Branca
1530 Southport Street
The Villages, FL 32162
All mailed payments must reach us by April 12th.
Dropped off is only available
from 6:00 - 7:00.
Payment is by check only.
Please include your name in the
memo line of the check.
The sign-up sheet is now available.
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If you are a visitor to our site, please enjoy looking over our many pages of information, but do not attempt to register for a beach trip, your form will be rejected. We do not accept registrations from visitors, only members may register.
Unsold seats, if any, may only be ordered and purchased by MEMBERS for their guests. If you have been invited to our page by a friend, he/she can always give you information on seat availability.
Unsold seats, if any, may only be ordered and purchased by MEMBERS for their guests. If you have been invited to our page by a friend, he/she can always give you information on seat availability.