Here are the top companies we recommend to use for different activities and transportation during your next Florida Gulf Coast vacation!
Transportation Services
Ketch-A-Ride-Services
Offers: If you need a ride to the airport Ketch a Ride Services offers an airport shuttle service and pickup to Tampa and all nearby airports.
Learn More: https://www.ketcharide.com/
Shane B. Wilson Five Star Transportation
Offers: transportation to and from airports to rentals and more.
Contact Shane Call 941-524-9088.
Monkey Bus
Offers: This is a mini bus you can take anywhere on Anna Maria Island and Cortez. It is tips only!
Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/MonkeyBus/
Tours & Charters
Zegway by the Bay
Activity: Experience a Segway tour by local guides! There are 4 tours to choose from.
Learn More: https://zegwaybythebay.com/
Kim’s Charters
Activity: Dolphin watching, sandbar hopping, hands-on ecology, historic/birding, and combination tours.
Learn More: https://kimscharters.net/
YOLO Adventures
Activity: Enjoy a parasailing adventure above the Gulf Coast!
Learn More: https://floridafunboat.com/parasailing/
Stray Dog Charters
Activity: Stray Dog Charters has some of the best offshore fishing tours to experience.
Learn More: https://www.straydogcharters.com/contact.html
Florida Fishing Fleet Charters
Activity: Offers some of the best near-shore & offshore Gulf coast fishing charters in Cortez, FL.
Learn More: https://www.floridafishingfleet.com/
Cortez Deep Sea Fishing
Activity: 35 years of history providing deep sea fishing charter for large groups.
Learn More: https://www.cortezdeepseafishing.com/
Rentals
Fun and More Rentals
Offers: Baby supplies, beach equipment, bike rentals, kayak rentals, golf cart rentals, and more.
Learn More: https://funandmorerentals.com/
Kayak Jack’s Paddle Sports
Offers: Kayak rentals, paddleboard rentals, eco tours, and more.
Learn More: https://kayak-jacks.com/
Island Hoppers Boat Tours
Offers: Boat Tours and beach gear for snorkeling rentals.
Learn More: https://islandhoppersboattours.com/
Cortez Village Marina
12160 Cortez Rd W, Cortez, FL 34215
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Restaurants
Area Restaurants
Locations: Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Florida Restaurants.
Learn More: http://beachrentals.mobi/waterfront-dining-on-anna-maria-island/
Anna Maria Island Trolley
Offers: You can explore Anna Maria Island for free on the trolley, or you can also pay a small fee if you would like to stay on the trolley to Sarasota.
Learn More: http://beachrentals.mobi/anna-maria-island-trolley/
The Bay Runner Sarasota Trolley
Offers: This is a new free trolley service that connects Sarasota Keys and downtown.
Learn More: https://sarasotabayrunner.com/