Florida's Gulf Islands Visitors Guide® 2008 - (Page 12) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Manatee County Area Transit - MCAT 1108 - 26th Ave. E., Bradenton 941-749-7116 (Rider information) www.mymanatee.org Eleven routes serving Manatee County including downtown Bradenton, Cortez Plaza, DeSoto Square Mall, Manatee Convention Center, theaters, sporting arenas, dining and beaches. Connects with free Manatee Trolley and Sarasota County Area Transit. Wheelchair lifts and bike racks. Free Beach Express shuttle on Sun. and holidays. Service runs hourly Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fare: $1. Reader Response 6. See ad on page 59. let us be your WELCOME WAGON Welcome to the Official Visitors Guide of the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. We are dedicated to helping you find your way to the unique and special communities of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. We look forward to seeing you on Florida’s Gulf Islands, where you’re sure to fall in love with our world. In this guide, you will find information on our beaches, activities, attractions, restaurants and accommodations. For an even closer look, visit our new website at www.FloridasGulfIslands.com, which features a Trip Planner where you can customize your vacation and bookmark your favorite places on our islands. Or, refer to our suggested itineraries and calendar of events to choose the perfect time to visit. For a personal welcome to Florida’s Gulf Islands, contact us at any of the following locations: Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1000, Bradenton 941-729-9177 Fax: 941-729-1820 info@floridasgulfislands.com www.floridasgulfislands.com AREA CHAMBERS Manatee Trolley - MCAT 1108 - 26th Ave. E., Bradenton 941-749-7116 (Rider information) www.mymanatee.org, (Click on MCAT) On Anna Maria Island. From the Anna Maria Pier on the north to Coquina Beach on the south, the Manatee Trolley provides free transportation for shopping, dining, beachcombing, sightseeing and more. Trolleys offer both air-conditioned as well as open-air seating. Connects with MCAT’s 11 routes serving Manatee County. Trolleys offer wheelchair lifts and bike racks. Service runs every 20 minutes daily; 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fare: FREE. Reader Response 6. See ad on page 59. Sarasota/Tampa Express 6681 - 15th St. E., Sarasota 800-326-2800, 941-727-1344 (Reservations) www.stexps.com The Sarasota/Tampa Express services the Tampa International Airport and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Nine departures daily. Van service is available for home pick-up at an additional charge. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekends. Fare: $22 one way. TAXI & LIMOUSINE SERVICES Checker Cab of Bradenton 941-755-9339 Island Taxi 941-778-6201 Tourist Information Kiosk at Prime Outlets 5461 Factory Shoppes Blvd., Ellenton, 941-729-7040 1/4 mile east of exit 224 on I-75. In the Manatee Courtyard of the outlet center. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce 5313 Gulf Dr. N., Holmes Beach 941-778-1541 Fax: 941-778-9679 info@annamariaislandchamber.org www.amichamber.org Island Transportation 941-779-2520 Luxury Limo/Bus Service 941-926-4873 Suncoast Taxi 941-727-3333 In Germany: Travel Trade The Holiday and Sun Agency +49 (0) 303 150 40 45 annamaria.longboatkey@t-online.de Media and Public Relations In the UK: Travel and Media Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce 6960 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key 941-387-9519 Fax: 941-383-8217 gloefgren@longboatkeychamber.com www.longboatkeychamber.com Yellow Cab of Longboat Key 941-383-8885 Gosh PR +44 (0) 870 033 1500 floridasgulfIslands@goshpr.co.uk In the U.S.: Media and Public Relations Gulf Coast Florida Limousine, Inc. 144 Adair Dr., Sarasota 941-360-1469, 866-455-4400 www.gulfcoastfloridalimo.com Luxury Lincoln Town Car service to and from all Florida air and cruise ports and attractions. On time, knowledgeable, licensed and insured. Offering a VCRequipped Ford Excursion for larger groups. Manatee Chamber of Commerce 222 - 10th St. W., Bradenton 941-748-4842 Fax: 941-745-1877 info@manateechamber.com www.manateechamber.com Kaus Media Services +49 (0) 511 517 96 10 florida@kaus.info Hayworth Creative 386-677-7000 info@hayworthcreative.com Page 12 | 1-866-906-TIME to visit http://www.mymanatee.org http://www.mymanatee.org http://www.FloridasGulfIslands.com http://www.stexps.com http://www.floridasgulfislands.com http://www.amichamber.org http://www.longboatkeychamber.com http://www.gulfcoastfloridalimo.com http://www.manateechamber.com
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