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Heritage Day honors Island’s past, present
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Heritage Day honors Island’s past, present

Feb 28, 2023 – Joe Hendricks
January 4, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Plunging into a new year

Plunging into a new year

BRADENTON BEACH – Hundreds of people, many in creative costumes, gathered on the sand for the 15th year of the Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge. Although the weather was in the high 70s and the sun was…
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December 20, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Privateers join Christmas on Bridge Street

Privateers, Christmas on Bridge Street deliver festive time

BRADENTON BEACH – Holiday merrymakers enjoyed shopping, dining, a movie and a party for a great cause as the Anna Maria Island Privateers and the city’s Christmas on Bridge Street events coin…
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December 12, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Santa stops in Anna Maria

Santa Stops in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Hundreds of people showed up to visit Santa Claus during the city’s Santa Stops Here event. Public Works Manager Ryan Wieland delivered Santa Claus to the City Pier Park shade…
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December 12, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Beatlemania Now recreates The Beatles’ magic

BeatleMania Now recreates The Beatles’ magic

ANNA MARIA – The Center’s 2022- 23 Bradenton Gulf Island Concert Series kicked off on Saturday with a musical blast from the past in the form of BeatleMania Now. Created and produced by Sc…
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December 6, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Beatlemania Now invading Anna Maria

‘Beatlemania Now’ invading Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Saturday night’s “Beatlemania Now” show will transport concertgoers through the 1960s, the decade during which The Beatles became the most famous and influential rock band in the world…
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December 6, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Boat parade draws merrymakers to pier

Boat parade draws merrymakers to pier

BRADENTON BEACH – Sparkling lights attracted a holiday crowd to the Bradenton Beach Pier to watch the Fourth Annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday. Boat owners were invited to sho…
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November 24, 2022
By Joe Hendricks
Holiday merriment takes over Bridge Street

Holiday merriment takes over Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – Merchants and city officials launched the Season of Lights and Spirit light display that will continue to shine through the New Year and that’s not the only holiday event ha…
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November 24, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Holiday season arrives on Bridge Street

Holiday season arrives on Bridge Street

BRADENTON BEACH – The holidays are lighting up Bridge Street and getting revelers in the holiday spirit. The fun started with the annual holiday lights celebration, with palm trees, busine…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Realistic watercolors portray Gulf coast

Realistic watercolors portray Gulf coast

HOLMES BEACH – Stepping into Island Gallery West is always a visual treat, with works from 30 member artists that offer something for everyone. Every genre, medium and subject matter evokes a visual…
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November 8, 2022
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players score another hit

Island Players score another hit

ANNA MARIA – For many, the name Neil Simon brings to mind “The Odd Couple” or “Barefoot in the Park,” which are all about the big laughs. Simon’s “I Ought to be in Pictures” – the latest production b…
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Upcoming Events

April 9, 2025
11:45 am

The Off-Stage Ladies of the Island Players, April luncheon meeting