The Center offers a variety of events throughout the year. The Bradenton Gulf Island Concert series that has included Marshall Tucker Band, The Grass Roots, and more. A family favorite, Lester Family Fun Day, is a holiday-themed event featuring Santa, crafts, games and performances for all ages. The annual Murder Mystery play is always entertaining for The Center’s adult audience. The Center also offer member socials, which provide a chance for our community to get together for an evening of food and fun! Stay tuned for upcoming events, scheduling details and information!
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Date: Saturday, December 7
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: The Center of AMI 407 Magnolia Ave
Enjoy pony rides, face painting, crafts, inflatables, and live performances by the MHS Drum Line and DJ Freeze. Food includes delicious Duffy’s burgers and hot dogs! 
Golf balls are $50 each or 3 for $100. Purchase yours by calling The Center at (941) 778-1908 or Click here for 1 ball and Click here for 3 balls.
COME JOIN THE FUN!!!! Bingo is a game of CHANCE…and a great way to come out, socialize with friends (or make new ones), and support your community’s gathering place!
Tell your friends and neighbors and be sure not to miss out on the action. Prizes available to winners!!! Gift certificates from restaurants or other local businesses.
2025 Dates: January 17th, February 21st, March 14th, and April 18th
6pm-8pm
We will have Beer, Wine, Soda, Water, Pizza, Chips & Snacks for donation.
Join the Build Back the Beach Planting Event, proudly organized by Oyster River Ecology and Good Guardian, and help restore the stunning coastline of Anna Maria Island. After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, our beaches need your hands and heart to rebuild their resilience and beauty.
This is your chance to make a real difference for our community and environment. Together, we’ll plant native grasses and wildflowers to stabilize the dunes and protect our shoreline. Click here for more information
Event Details
📅 Saturday, January 25, 2025
- Shift 1: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Rain Date: February 1)
- Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Rain Date: February 1)
📅 Sunday, January 26, 2025
- Shift 3: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Rain Date: February 2)
📍 Meet at: The Center of Anna Maria Island for your assignment
📍 Planting Location: North End of Anna Maria Island (Sycamore Avenue to Bean Point)
What to Expect
We’re looking for 75 enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers per shift to help plant native dune grasses and wildflowers. This hands-on effort will have a lasting impact on our coastline!
- Volunteers must be 13 years or older.
- Be ready to focus, work efficiently, and handle seedlings with care.
What to Bring
- 🧢 Hat
- 🕶 Sunglasses
- 💧 Water
- ☀️ Sunscreen
- 🧤 Planting gloves (if you have them)
- 🔧 Favorite hand trowel or shovel (we’ll have extras if needed)
- 😊 Positive energy and a readiness to work hard!
Why It Matters
The dunes and vegetation along Anna Maria Island play a critical role in protecting our beaches from erosion and storm damage. By planting native species, we’re not only restoring natural beauty but also supporting wildlife and creating a stronger coastal ecosystem.
How to Sign Up
Spots are limited, so secure your spot today!
