November 25, 2025 | Bradenton Beach, Community News

An Island Christmas

The Christmas season kicked off in Bradenton Beach with the Christmas on Bridge Street party that featured the city tree lighting at dusk. The Nov. 22 party was sponsored by the Bradenton Beach Merchants Association. – Leslie Lake | Sun

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Leslie Lake covers Bradenton Beach, Cortez, the environment and Anna Maria Elementary School.

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