When we decided to have our wedding on Anna Maria Island (paradise) I registered with the Chamber…read moreof Commerce. I was emailed and contacted by many businesses on the island who do everything from photography, catering, beauty, flowers, shuttle, just about everything you can think of needing for a wedding. Then one day I received a little padded manila envelope in the mail. Inside was a disc labeled "Silvia's Flower Corner." I was mesmerized to see the beautiful, magical creations before me. Some of the flowers I had never even seen before. I knew she had to do our flowers. I live in Chicago so had to communicate most of our ideas over the phone, but a few months before the wedding we went to Florida to meet with our vendors. She was operating out of Ginny and Jane E's at the time, which is a cute little antique store and cafe. It was so fun to sit down and brainstorm. She just wanted to know what kind of flowers "turn us on." We didn't have any wedding "colors" per se, but I told her every spring I am so happy when the stores in our neighborhood start carrying ranunculus. She flipped! She said that would not be a problem. Before I knew it, she's pulling all these crazy flowers out of the back, 'Do you like this? How about this?' I had complete faith in her from day one. Is it cheap? No. Should it be? Absolutely not. They were the most beautiful wedding flowers I've ever seen. When I saw my bouquet that morning, I straight up cried. Perfect pink ranunculus and calla lilies, bright green orchids, adorable button mums. And everyone loved the whimsical centerpieces. I was lucky enough to have parents that took care of my wedding costs, and to this day my mom says Silvia was worth every penny.

Terrible. Took my deposit and disappeared. Untrustworthy and disrespectful. Do not waste your time…read moreor money with Silvia

I had a wonderful experience with this company. On Valentine's Day--one of their busiest times--the…read moregentleman on the phone was incredibly calm, patient, and helpful. He found exactly what I wanted for my girlfriend in just five minutes. The service was fast, friendly, and very accommodating. When the flowers were delivered to her workplace, she mentioned that the delivery person seemed genuinely excited about the arrangement too. My girlfriend felt truly special, and the bouquet was even more beautiful than I had hoped. It exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend this Scarlett's Flowers & Gifts

Friendly and fast service. Ordered flowers from out of town to be delivered that afternoon. They…read moredidn't hesitate and created a beautiful birthday arrangement that was delivered the same day. I highly recommend MA Scarlett's flowers!

10 stars!! Blooms by the Beach goes over the top every time. My daughters live out of state and…read moresend me floral gifts for birthdays, Mother's day and other special occasions. Every one I've gotten is a work of art, delivered with care and good instructions to prolong the life of the arrangement. The containers are often suitable for potting plants. I used to work in a floral shop, so I recognize quality when I see it. These are not your grocery store floral gifts. If it's important it's got to be Blooms on the Beach

We've used Blooms by the Beach for several years. The arrangements are always beautiful and the…read moreservice is outstanding. Thank you for another beautiful arrange

What a great store! Folks come in from all over to get their HowLuckyAMI apparel every season!…read more They teamed up recently with a few other partners and are now selling jewelry, bath products and a host of other items. Anna Maria Island Wines are sold here exclusively and there is a wine tasting every day! You'll definitely want to get a wine sample and shop this store on your next visit to Anna Maria Island!

From the owner: "howluckyami is Anna Maria Islands favorite destination for beach attire, beach accessories, home…read moredecor, gifts, souvenirs, and more. With 2 convenient locations and an online store you always have access to our boutique. howluckyami boutique is a must stop for locals and vacationers. Our brand was created from a deep sense of gratitude for our beautiful Island and we want to share that with you. Also, don't forget to grab your howluckyami beach towel. Made in Florida.

I think of this shop as an old Florida seashell shop. I think they have so many selections of…read moreseashells. I love them, and know there's tons of pretty ones out there. There are many decorations also made with the seashells and Christmas ornaments as well. Today, their flea market was held there. There were different antique items and old school beachy decorations. They were pretty darling and some pretty interesting. Fun place to stop by when you are in the area.

This probably the only place to shop on the island. Old school souveniry fun! Vintage necklaces,…read moreshell-tastic ornaments, swell customer service, and all delivered in a wonderfully back-in-timey shop. Don't change anything guys! Sadly tried to go back the next day but they were closed. We will be back!

I cannot say enough amazing things about Gulfgate Flowers. From the very first conversation, the…read moreowner immediately understood exactly what I wanted--even though I only gave him a few small hints and loosely described my vision. Somehow, he just got it. He brought out the perfect flowers to show me his ideas, walked me through his creative vision, and then designed the most spectacular arrangements--all while staying within my budget. What he created was not only beautiful, but absolutely show-stopping. The florals completely transformed my daughter's bridal shower. They elevated the entire event, made it incredibly themed, cohesive, and delightfully over-the-top in the best possible way. I truly could not have imagined more perfect arrangements--they exceeded every expectation I had. His talent, intuition, creativity, and professionalism are unmatched. I will absolutely be going to Gulfgate Flowers for all of my floral needs in the future. If you're looking for someone who can take a vision (even a loosely defined one) and turn it into something breathtaking, this is your florist. Simply amazing.

I've seen creative, stunning arrangements from Gulf Gate a few times and when I needed a small one…read morefor the hostess of a gathering, I gave them a try. I was very happy to arrive with the arrangement and so was the hostess. It was the perfect touch for the gathering! Definitely will use again!

Loved, Loved and Loved this place! Painting was so much fun! I believe it is family ran shop and…read morethey are just so nice and inviting and not to mention all the neat stuff they have in the shop!

We were touring the bay when we learned of this spot. My daughter had overheard people talking…read moreabout painting sand dollars. I'm so glad we stopped in! Things to plan for - it is $15 each. I didn't ask before letting my daughter paint two. It does require 1.5 hours finishing time. There are plenty of restaurants nearby but we were still in bathing suits so we didn't plan well. The store is an adorable boutique with perfumes, candles and other little gadgets. We loved it!

The Original Sand Dollar is hands down my favorite shop on the island. It's not a trip to AMI…read moreunless I've shopped around here. This is the best beach boutique featuring the cutest glassware, home decor, dresses, accessories, jewelry, and more. The girls working are always so welcoming and you can tell that so much dedication has gone into owning such a beautiful shop. I visited in January and we got to speak with the owner about the hurricane damage and it was impressive to hear how they spent countless hours restoring the shop. I own a few rings from here that I wear all the time and the cutest AMI shirt that is unlike your typical t-shirt souvenir that you would find at a chain touristy shop. There is so much to see in this store and it is definitely worth your time to make a quick pit stop here on your next visit to AMI.

This is the best boutique shopping on Anna Maria Island. Prices weren't outrageous and the clothing…read moreand decor items were stylish and affordable. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dressing rooms are available to try on clothing. Lots of local items, as well as nursery/child clothes and gifts. There are some unique housewares and kitchen items as well. Purchased a pair of jeans and love them! Just wish I had more room in my suitcase!