Amanda & Bret
4.24.2026, 4:30:00 PM • Bradenton, FL
Amanda & Bret
4.24.2026, 4:30:00 PM • Bradenton, FL
Things to Do
Paradise Boat Tours
200 Bridge St, Bradenton, FL 34217
941-465-8624
Amanda has done this tour for people visiting multiple times. She highly recommends it!
Siesta Key Beach
Sarasota, Fl
Rated top 5 in the America and internationally for several years.
The sand feels like powdered sugar and the water is often very clear!
Anna Maria Island
Amanda and Bret have spent a lot of time with family and friends on this island. It has beautiful beaches, restaurants, mini golf, and shops.
What we recommend:
Beaches
- Holmes Beach
- Coquina Beach
Restaurants
- Beach House
- Ginny and Jane’s (breakfast/brunch)
- Anna Maria Oyster Bar
Ringling Museum
5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota, Fl 34243
Previous home of the Ringling brothers turned into an art and circus museum.
Marie Shelby Botanical Garden
1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Bret and Amanda have visited here and even considered having it as a wedding venue!
Ed's Tavern
10719 Rodeo Dr, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Amanda’s favorite sports bar!
Food and drinks are delish.
Oak and Stone
1201 1st St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
One of Amanda and Bret’s favorite spots to go when they lived in Bradenton. Great food, drinks and a view! Ask to be seated at the rooftop.
Waterside Place
7500 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota, FL 34240, USA
Bret and Amanda own their home in this area and live about 5 mins away.
Restaurant favorites:
Osteria 500
Forked (brunch)
Good Liquid Brewery
Sunday mornings they have a farmers market!