Bungalow Beach Resort - Anna Maria Island, Florida

ANNA MARIA ISLAND -- Bungalow Beach Resort, owned by Bert & Gayle Luper, was one of only two hotels in Manatee County chosen for a new tourism commercial, produced by the Bradenton Area Conventions and Visitors Bureau (BACVB).

Shot primarily in black and white, the video is themed around "Old Florida" and uses the catch-phrase "Restore Your Soul." Production crews visited Bungalow Beach in mid-November and even used some staff members in their filming, including resort general manager Cory Huffman, and operations manager Alta Schlemmer.

The video is part of the FLA/USA marketing campaign and will air throughout the coming year in targeted markets in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

According to BACVB marketing manager Susan Stoepker, Bungalow Beach Resort was selected because of its 1930s vintage charm and architectural style. "Bungalow Beach Resort has the type of look that is very much in keeping with our theme for the spot," she said. "Plus, it is a well-known property in our county and represents us very well."

Other local spots chosen for the project included Bridge Street Pier, Bean's Point, Mar Vista Restaurant, and the Hilton Inn at Longboat Key.