Located on the southern end of Anna Maria Island on Florida's Gulf Coast and lined with tall pines, Coquina Beach is home to a popular outdoor Sunday market featuring local artists, fresh produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, pottery, quirky collectibles and live entertainment by local musicians, the Anna Maria Island String Band. One of the best discoveries we made were the vibrant fish and beachscape paintings of local Bradenton artist Mike Parrott who uses reclaimed boards as the 'canvas' for his work. A lovely friendly fellow, Mike was a joy to talk to about his art and made our visit to Coquina Market a more special visit.
Looking through Australian Pines which line Coquina Beach, home to a popular Sunday Market
Nautilus Soap Company sells hand-crafted, detergent and preservative-free bath soaps
Sharlee's Front Porch Cakes, a local home-based baker from Bradenton specializes in
custom cake designs and cupcakes
Local Bradenton artist Mike Parrott paints local sea life and beach scenes on reclaimed pallet board
More of Mike's colourful paintings
Mike Parrott crab painting we purchased from him at the market
Anna Maria Island String Band plays each Sunday at the Coquina Beach Market
'She Paints on Glass' stall at the market features painted wine glasses, vases and mason jars
Fresh local produce
Plump local beets
Sandy white Coquina Beach
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