The Privateers hold various activities throughout the year including: 4th of July parade, Christmas Parade, Thieves Markets, Poker Run, “Snooks” Adams Kids Day and many more.
A band of fun loving, hardworking pirates raising money for kids and community in Manatee County! A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization.
The privateers largest focus is a Scholarship Program open to students in Manatee County.
Members and the Krewe donate their time, hard work and money but have a lot of fun at the same time.
Membership is open to any and all over the age of 21….To become a Privateer, an individual must be sponsored by a current “black shirt” member.
*If you need more information or have questions, would like to become a member or are interested in making a donation to the Anna Maria Island Privateers please visit our website by clicking the button above, or in the details tab here on the Pirate Directory.
Founded in 1971
Mission
- To develop, promote and support activities for the betterment of youth and community in Manatee County.
Awards
- Community Partners Award
- Two Time Winner: Islanders of the Year Award
Friday May 24th, 2019 - 8:22 pm
A sign of good food, good folks, and good times!
Thursday May 23rd, 2019 - 6:42 am
We wanted to share a few photos taken from the annual "Snook" Adams Day event which is organized by the Anna Maria Island Privateers !
From 1962-1978, William "Snook" Adams served as the Holmes Beach Police Chief and he was a friend to Island children, and originated a day in 1954 at the end of the school year just for kids, with only 10 or 12 kids, two cases of Cokes and a couple pounds of hot dogs.
The community continues this tradition with the Anna Maria Island Privateers and it remains one of the more popular events of the year!
AMI Privateers Mission of Helping Kids & Community.
Sunday May 19th, 2019 - 6:03 pm
The Flyer is on the Privateers Face Book for ALL The Details....
Monday May 13th, 2019 - 7:29 pm
It's turtle season on Anna Maria Island so here are some great tips to follow from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium!
You can also follow along and see the number of turtle nests along our coast here: bit.ly/2019TurtleNests
Turtle-friendly tips on the beach:
Sea turtle nesting season takes place from May 1-Oct. 31 on Southwest Florida beaches. On nesting beaches, light from waterfront properties can disorient nesting female turtles and their young, which emerge at night and use dim natural light to find the sea. Also, beach furniture, trash and other obstacles can impede sea turtles and their young.
Here are some “do and don’t” tips to keep our beaches turtle-friendly:
DO stay away from sea turtle nests marked with yellow stakes and tape, and seabird nesting zones that are bounded by ropes.
DO remain quiet and observe from a distance if you encounter a nesting sea turtle or hatchlings.
DO shield or turn off outdoor lights that are visible on the beach from May through October.
DO close drapes after dark and stack beach furniture at the dune line or, ideally, remove it from the beach
DO fill in holes that may entrap hatchlings on their way to the water.
DON’T approach nesting turtles or hatchlings, make noise, or shine lights at turtles.
DON’T use flashlights, head lamps or fishing lamps on the beach.
DON’T encourage a turtle to move while nesting or pick up hatchlings that have emerged and are heading for the water.
DON’T use fireworks on the beach.
DON’T walk dogs on any Sarasota County beach other than Brohard Paw Park in Venice. There, dogs must be leashed or under voice control, according to county ordinances.
On the water:
Follow Coast Guard-approved safe boating guidelines and use vigilance to avoid striking sea turtles and other large marine life.
Be sure to stow trash and line when under way. Marine debris that accidentally blows overboard or out of a truck can become ingested by or entangled around marine life.
Wear polarized sunglasses to better see marine life in your path.
Report stranded sea turtles and marine mammals
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program responds 24 hours a day seven days a week to reports of sick, injured and dead marine mammals and sea turtles for animals in Sarasota and Manatee county waters. Live animals are brought back to Mote’s Dolphin and Whale Hospital or Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital for treatment and the deceased animals undergo a detailed post-mortem examination so that we may learn more about the natural history of these animals and evaluate long-term trends in mortality.
Within Sarasota or Manatee county waters, if you see a stranded or dead dolphin, whale or sea turtle, please call Mote's Stranding Investigations Program, a 24-hour response service, at (941) 988-0212.
Ann Porter...Z doppelganger?
Friday May 10th, 2019 - 8:43 am
Anticipation of the all new Anna Maria City Pier that should be completed by the end of this year.
Thursday May 9th, 2019 - 7:43 am
Anna Maria Islanders
We decided to put together this montage of a stunning sunset on Anna Maria Island we captured a while back to show that even after the sun dips below the horizon that the "Sunset Encore" ta...Tuesday May 7th, 2019 - 7:19 am
Island Players final production of our 70th season "Present Laughter" you can not miss. May 2-12. Showtime 8 P.M Tues-Saturday, Sunday matinees 2 P.M.
Delightful British comedy. Box Office 941-778-5755.
Tuesday May 7th, 2019 - 2:50 am
A fabulous view of City Pier progress
It’s supposed to be completed by the end of 2019
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Shaun Reilly
Wednesday May 1st, 2019 - 5:58 pm
The turtles have arrived!!
The first loggerhead sea turtle nest of the 2019 nesting season was spotted early morning May 1 by Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch & Shorebird Monitoring, AMITW volunteer Barbara Riskay near the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes
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Thursday April 25th, 2019 - 8:13 am
Anna Maria Islanders
Latest news on the progress of the new Anna Maria City PierTuesday April 23rd, 2019 - 7:33 pm
Cortez village invites friends and neighbors from Cortez Park, Sunny Shores, Paradise Bay, Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key to enjoy the annual community picnic on Saturday, April 27 at noon at the Miller-Few dock in Cortez. Fried fish will be provided by A.P. Bell Fish Co. Please bring a side dish to share. The students of the Manatee School of the Arts will exhibit their art in various mediums, with some items for sale. Soupy Davis and friends will supply live music.
Tuesday April 23rd, 2019 - 12:51 pm
Bring your own drum and jam along or just enjoy the music Friday night drum circle at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe !
