ANNA MARIA – Hundreds of children and their families gathered on the beach at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits on Saturday for the restaurant’s 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and bonnet contest.
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Sand flew as children searched for eggs on the beach. Kids and adults later competed in a contest for the most festive Easter bonnet.
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The top three adult bonnet winners were Lorie Terranova in first place, followed by Lisa Meadows in second and Shawn Templeton in third.
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The top three winners in the kids’ bonnet division were Alexandria and Blaire, who tied for first place, with Lindsay in second and Jackie in third.
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The free event, hosted by Sandbar owner Ed Chiles, featured live music by Chuck Caudill, visits with the Easter Bunny, crafts and food.
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Event sponsors were The Anna Maria Island Sun, The Fudge Factory, Shiny Fish Emporium, The Fish Hole Miniature Golf and Compass by Margaritaville.