TRAVEL INFORMATION

 


AIRPORTS

 

Tampa (55 miles): Served by most major airlines

Sarasota (18 miles): Served by US Airways, American, Delta, Air Canada

St. Petersburg (45 miles): Limited service

 

Renting a car is advisable, especially for those deciding to extend their stay!     

 

Local map showing locations of the workshop venue and accommodations:     

Note: Compass by Margaritaville is not shown, as it is located just off island.


 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

HOTEL PARTNER - COMPASS BY MARGARITAVILLE

This year we have a hotel partner for the first time. Compass by Margaritaville has agreed to provide discounted room prices for workshop attendees ($169 for a Standard Room and $199 for a Deluxe Room with Marina View). It is located just before the lift bridge entering the island. The dedicated booking site can be found at:

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=10347&Chain=23717&arrive=2023-11-14&depart=2023-11-17&adult=1&child=0&group=5088276

This booking site is specifically set up for a three night stay (Tues-Fri) but longer or shorter stays can be booked at the same rate by calling the manager:

Alyssa M. Woods
Sales & Experience Manager
Office: 941-245-1802
The Compass Hotel by Margaritaville Anna Maria Sound

 

OTHER OPTIONS

Anna Maria Beach Resort (Formerly the Blue Water Beach Club)

          Phone 941-778-4178     Web: www.theannamariabeachresort.com


White Sands Beach Resort

          Phone 941-778-2577     Web: www.whitesandsbeachresort.com


Anna Maria Beach Cottages

          Independent cottages near beach, swimming pool (car is a MUST!)

          Phone: 941-778-1503     Web: www.annamariabeachcottages.com


Waterline Villas & Marina (Marriott)

          Phone: 941-238-6262    Web: www.marriott.com


Island Real Estate Vacations

          Offers indivdual cottages, bungalows and condos (typically requires a one-week rental).

          Phone: 877-778-6066    Web: www.islandreal.com

  

For more information about Anna Maria Island please visit: www.annamariaislandchamber.org