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Heritage Day features fun and fundraising
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Heritage Day features fun and fundraising

Mar 29, 2024 – Joe Hendricks
November 28, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade

Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade

BRADENTON BEACH – The fifth annual Christmas on Bridge Street on Saturday, Dec. 2 will include a holiday boat parade, live music and family-friendly activities. Beginning at 3 p.m., the Strolling Cr…
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November 21, 2023
By Monica Simpson
The Center celebrates 65 years of community

The Center celebrates 65 years of community

ANNA MARIA – Under a clear moonlit sky, Anna Maria Island neighbors came together for a celebra­tion of service and community with The Center of Anna Maria Island’s Executive Director Chris Culhane…
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November 20, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Anna Maria celebrates Thanks-Living

Anna Maria celebrates Thanks-Living

ANNA MARIA – Residents and visi­tors gathered under the City Pier Park shade sail on Sunday afternoon and evening to celebrate Thanks-Living. Graced by perfect weather, ap­proximately 50 people at…
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November 20, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Garden Club Plant Sale draws crowd

Garden Club Plant Sale draws crowd

ANNA MARIA – From the serious gardening enthusiast to the casual plant admirer, this year’s annual Anna Maria Island Garden Club Plant Sale on Nov. 17 had some­thing for everyone. Each year, the G…
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November 20, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas tree lights up Bridge Street

Christmas tree lights up Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – The Christmas season officially began on Bridge Street with the Nov. 18 lighting of the city Christmas tree. Prior to the event, the Magic of Manatee chapter of the Sweet Adeline…
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November 13, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Christmas tree lighting to spark holiday season

Christmas tree lighting to spark holiday season

BRADENTON BEACH – The Christmas season will be sparked with the illumination of more than 20,000 lights on a 42’ Christmas tree on Saturday, Nov. 18. The Light Up Bridge Street family event from 5…
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November 7, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Bridge Tender Inn goes all-in on Halloween

Bridge Tender Inn goes all-in on Halloween

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn in Bradenton Beach threw a spectacular party on Halloween night. With that end of Bay Drive South closed for the occasion, the Halloween street party featur…
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November 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Stone Crab Festival a cracking good time

Stone Crab Festival a cracking good time

CORTEZ – The stone crab harvest is being celebrated in a big way at an annual festival in the historic fishing village. The 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival will be held at the Sword…
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October 25, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Bridge Tender Inn gets spooky for Halloween party

Bridge Tender Inn gets spooky for Halloween party

BRADENTON BEACH – This Halloween, when the hearse rolls up, the road will shut down as the Bridge Tender Inn Dockside Bar & Grille, 135 Bridge St., throws a spooky party with costume contests and…
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September 12, 2023
By Monica Simpson
Friends, family raise funds for The Center at LaPensee Bowling Tourname

Friends, family raise funds for The Center at LaPensee Bowling Tournament

ANNA MARIA – Sold out again this year, the Greg LaPensee Bowling Tournament was a huge fundraising success on Saturday night at Bowlero Bradenton. With 64 lanes sold and teams of six bowling in supp…
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April 9, 2025
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