Longboat Key, FL, USA < change city >

Ceremony:

Saints Peter & Paul the Apostles Catholic Church

Reception:

Manatee Central Banquet Hall

Hotel:

Country Inn & Suites - Bradenton

Restaurant:

Captain Brian's Seafood Market-Restaurant

"This is yet another great seafood restaurant.. If you love fish this is great place to go. You will be amazed at the selection. Get there earlier, as there is always a line. And yes, this is another casual place."

Restaurant:

Geckos Grill & Pub

"This eatery is within walking distance from the hotel. It would be a good choice for a quick bite to eat if you want to stay close to the hotel."

Restaurant:

Gulf Drive Cafe

"Great casual place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is outside seating...go to the back deck to be seated OR you can sit inside."

Restaurant:

Michel Angelo Pizza and Italian Restaurant

"Great pizza...can even buy it by the slice."

Restaurant:

Peach's Restaurant

"A good place for breakfast or lunch close to the Country Inn."

Restaurant:

Rod & Reel Pier

"This is where Anonymous & I first met! It is also my favorite local restaurant...great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you go I challenge you to find "The Anonymous Family" on the planks on your way up to the pier."

Restaurant:

Star Fish Company Seafood Market

"This a a great local place for lunch or dinner...walk around to the back of the market along the water to get to the restaurant. Seating is outside on picnic tables...so be dressed casually and comfortably!"

Restaurant:

The Sandbar Restaurant

"You can't beat the scenary! This restarant sits right on the Gulf of Mexico on my favorite part of Anna Maria Island."

Restaurant:

The Waterfront Restaurant

"Excellent food, nice atmosphere. Inside and outside seating available."

Entertainment:

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas

"Great place to catch a movie...movies often sell out as it is a small cinema. You may want to reserve seats ahead."

Attraction:

De Soto National Memorial

"The spanish explorer Hernado Desoto landed here...it is a historic landmark. Walk through the mangrove paths and boardwalks, relax by the water, take a look at the small museum. This would be a good place to check out between the ceremony and reception. Free admission!"

Attraction:

John & Mable Ringling Museum

"A world-renowned museum, historic mansion, two circus museums and more. A must see! Free admission on Mondays."

Attraction:

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

"Best known for their collection of more than 6,000 orchids, the 9.5 acre garden is situated on beautiful Sarasota Bay. A must see!"

Attraction:

Mixon Fruit Farms

"Fresh fruit and juice, grove tram tours, gift fruit shipping."

Attraction:

Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium

"A shark habitat, manatee, dolphin and sea turtle exhibits, stingray touch pool, etc."

Attraction:

Myakka River State Park

"One of Florida's largest state parks. See alligators, some of the 100 species of birds, bobcats...etc."

Attraction:

South Florida Museum

"The largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast. Visit Snooty the manatee in the aquarium and don't miss the state of the art digital planetarium."

Attraction:

St. Armands Circle

"High end shopping, nice restaurants...adjacent to Lido Beach."

Beach:

Anna Maria Beach

"My favorite beach is from here to the tip of the island. Parking is limited however most streets have parking along the sides of the road. Please pay attention to the street signs!"

Beach:

Siesta Key Beach

"Beautiful and vast white sand beach. A must see!"

Beach:

Whitney Beach/Beer Can Island

"A secluded penninsula at the northern tip of Longboat Key with 2,000 feet of primitive sandy beach. Excellent for shelling. One of my favorite beaches!"