Fun and More Rentals started with a chrome beach bike and a hand-lettered sign from Staples, zip-tied on for good measure. The very first customer was simply told to leave the bike outside when he was done, a fittingly humble beginning.
That was 25 wonderful years ago, and so much has grown since. The company looks different today, with more carts, more locations, and more team members. Yet the philosophy behind every Anna Maria Island golf cart delivery has stayed the same. Every in-person handoff and every carefully maintained cart still reflects that same original commitment.
Fun and More Rentals has operated on Anna Maria Island for 25 years, building a delivery-first rental model that became widely adopted across the island. The team meets guests in person, covers the golf cart rules, and treats every role as essential to the guest experience. Families who book here benefit from established equipment standards, hands-on service, and a crew that takes the work seriously.
From One Chrome Bike to a Delivery-First Operation
Fun and More was running a delivery-first rental operation on Anna Maria Island well ahead of its time. That early approach eventually became central to how the company operates today.
The original model was refreshingly straightforward: order your gear and simply relax at your rental home. From there, the team brings everything right to you, hassle-free. No driving to a storefront, no hauling equipment back, no logistics to worry about. It means no wasted time on day one, just a smooth start to your vacation.
That model was so well received that other rental companies on the island eventually adopted it, too. The approach solved a simple problem for families: they wanted to start their vacation, not run errands.
As orders grew, so did the operation behind them. Warehousing expanded, and operations and logistics became increasingly important. What started with one chrome bike eventually evolved into what is essentially a delivery company with rental equipment attached.
The products may change, but the underlying job remains the same: get what guests need to them when they need it.
Why the In-Person Handoff Still Matters
Plenty of rental operations have moved to self-serve: watch a video online, enter a code, unlock a lockbox, figure it out. Fun and More still does it in person.
Someone from the team warmly meets guests in person to kick things off right. They go over the golf cart rules for Anna Maria Island to keep everyone informed and safe. Understanding the rules before pulling out of the driveway makes the whole week feel easier and more relaxed. They're happy to answer questions about where to grab a great dinner nearby. They even ask if the family has ever seen a dolphin up close.
The team genuinely enjoys knowing whether this is a family's first visit or their tenth. That answer helps them tailor the experience to what guests truly need. Reviews often mention specific team members by name, a strong sign of real connection. That kind of acknowledgment does not happen when a lockbox hands over the keys.
For first-timers especially, that friendly conversation can ease anxiety right away.
The People Behind Every Smooth Delivery
Here is what 25 years of running a labor-intensive business on a small island teaches you: no single position matters more than any other.
Fun and More runs smoothly across several coordinated departments working together as one team. Office staff set up each order with care and attention to detail. Dispatch coordinates deliveries and keeps the operation moving on schedule. Drivers make the drop and retrieve the cart at the end of the rental. Before delivery, the cart is inspected and prepared for the guest.
The team describes their teamwork like a well-coordinated soccer squad working toward one shared goal. The forward gets the credit for scoring the goals everyone remembers. The defender rarely gets the spotlight, but their work matters just as much. Each role depends on the others to make the whole system work.
"You have to be honest, and you have to try hard and do the right thing. And it's that simple. That goes to other employees, that goes to guests, that goes to equipment. Every single person, from my office to the girls that set up the orders to the dispatch girls who deliver the order to the driver that delivers it, then picks it up – every piece is a domino effect. I clean golf carts. I clean toilets. I'm delivering cribs in one hand and answering phones in the other. But every role is important."
— Duane Gartman, Owner, Fun And More Rentals
Visitors never have to think about any of it, and that is exactly the point. When a golf cart arrives clean, well-maintained, and on time, every role behind that result has mattered.
Not sure which cart size fits your group or how the delivery window works? Check availability and reserve your cart with Fun and More Rentals before peak-week slots fill.
How Experience Shapes Every Rental
Twenty-five years on Anna Maria Island have taught Fun and More lessons about equipment, maintenance, and guest expectations. Truck maintenance schedules and equipment retirement standards are two clear examples of that hard-earned experience. It means knowing when equipment no longer meets guest expectations and how to maintain a full fleet throughout the season.
For Fun and More, that means a dedicated maintenance crew focused on keeping the fleet ready for guests. The answer to equipment that no longer meets appearance standards is to retire it, not rent it.
Bikes that no longer meet the rental standard get a meaningful second life. They go to a local church organization that puts them into the hands of people using them for transportation and work. Gear that cannot be repurposed is replaced rather than returned to the rental fleet. It is a thoughtful policy built over years of learning what truly matters to guests.
Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles sets equipment and registration requirements for qualifying Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs). Fun and More goes further, building its own maintenance protocols on top of those standards.
Families who book with Fun and More are not just renting a golf cart. That experience shapes the standards guests see every time they rent.
What Guests Want to Know
How long has Fun and More Rentals been operating on Anna Maria Island?
Fun and More Rentals has been operating on Anna Maria Island for 25 years. The company started as a small bike rental operation with big ambitions from the beginning. It has since grown into a full-service vacation gear and street-legal golf cart provider. Today it proudly serves guests in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach. The article How a Ten-Dollar Bike Built a 25-Year Island Rental Company covers how it all started.
Does Fun and More Rentals deliver gear directly to vacation rentals on AMI?
Yes. Free delivery and pickup to rental homes across Anna Maria Island is a core part of how the company operates. Guests do not need to drive to a storefront or haul equipment back at the end of their stay. Curious how the delivery model works and what to expect on arrival day? The guide Your Golf Cart Is Already There When You Pull In walks you through the full process step by step.
Who meets guests when the golf cart is delivered?
A team member from Fun and More Rentals meets guests in person at delivery. During that handoff, the team covers golf cart rules, answers questions about the island, and makes sure the family feels confident before heading out. There are no lockbox codes or instructional videos to watch on your own.
What happens to rental equipment that no longer meets quality standards?
Equipment that falls below the company's appearance or safety standards gets retired, not re-rented. Bikes that no longer qualify for rental are donated to a local church organization for community use. Gear that cannot be repurposed is replaced rather than returned to the rental fleet.
Are the golf carts on Anna Maria Island street-legal?
Yes. Fun and More Rentals provides street-legal golf carts that meet Florida's requirements for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs). Drivers must be 25 or older with a valid driver's license and active personal auto insurance.
Can I add beach gear or baby equipment to my golf cart reservation?
Yes, Fun and More Rentals operates as a one-stop rental source for the full vacation. Beach chairs, umbrellas, shade tents, wagons, cribs, high chairs, and other items can be added to the same delivery. Everything arrives together at your rental home, and pickup works the same way at the end of your stay.
What should I know about driving a golf cart on Anna Maria Island for the first time?
Fun and More's street-legal golf carts operate as Low-Speed Vehicles under Florida law. A valid driver's license is required, seat belts are required for all passengers, and LSVs generally operate on roads posted at 35 mph or less. Fun and More also requires drivers to be 25 or older with active auto insurance. For driving rules and what to watch for, see Your Guide to Driving a Golf Cart on Anna Maria Island.
Your Vacation Starts the Moment You Arrive
Twenty-five years on Anna Maria Island means one thing for your vacation: the details have already been handled. The cart is fully maintained, and the delivery is already scheduled for you. The team knows the island inside and out, and all that is left for you to do is show up and enjoy.
Reserve your street-legal golf cart with Fun and More Rentals and have it waiting at your rental home when you pull in.
