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The Wailers jumpstart new Center concert series

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November 15, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West art walk returns

Island Gallery West art walk returns

HOLMES BEACH – After almost two years, Island Gallery West’s monthly art walk event returned on Nov. 12 to a large crowd of artists and art lovers ready to get back to a pre-COVID normal.  Art lover…
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November 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Light up Bradenton Beach kicking off Holidays in Paradise festivities

Light Up Bradenton Beach kicking off Holidays in Paradise festivities

BRADENTON BEACH – The “Light Up Bradenton Beach” Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, Nov. 20 in the Bradenton Beach Post Office parking lot. Organized by participating Brade…
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November 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Cortez celebrates stone crabs

Cortez celebrates stone crabs

CORTEZ – It’s a feast for all the senses with the sweet smell of stone crab and other delicious food offerings, the sound of live music, vendors offering beautiful arts and crafts and the hands-on ex…
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November 8, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West’s new featured artist inspired by wildlife

Island Gallery West’s featured artist inspired by wildlife

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West recently announced the artist of the month for November, and it’s not difficult to see what inspires Jody Goldman. A retired flight attendant, Goldman was fortun…
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November 8, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players deliver another hit with ‘Same Time, Next Year’ BY JASON SCHAFFER

Island Players deliver another hit with ‘Same Time, Next Year’

ANNA MARIA – Bernard Slade’s comedy, “Same Time, Next Year,” was written in 1975 about a couple who have a one-night affair in a California hotel room in 1951. We first meet George (Mark Woodland) an…
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November 1, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Artist has unique take on Island landmarks

Artist has unique take on Island landmarks

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Some artists are inspired by nature, some by the people around them, and some, like Paul Arnold, by the places he liked to hang around growing up on Anna Maria Island. Although…
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October 25, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West’s featured artist for November

Artist Jody Goldman featured in November

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West has 28 member artists from the Island and surrounding areas who choose one artist to be the featured artist of the month, with their work on a special display in th…
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October 24, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Players ready for season’s second production

Island Players opening season’s second production

ANNA MARIA – After a successful start to their historic 73rd season with “Savannah Sipping Society,” The Island Players are just days away from the opening night of their second play of the 2021-22 s…
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October 18, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Island Gallery West featured artist makes appearance

Island Gallery West featured artist makes appearance

HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West’s Featured Artist for the month of October made an appearance at the gallery on Oct. 8. Jim Wheeler has been a photographer since the age of 16, and is a longtime p…
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October 17, 2021
By Jason Schaffer
Return of Bayfest a big hit in Anna Maria

Return of Bayfest a big hit in Anna Maria

ANNA MARIA – Perfect weather set the backdrop, and from blocks away you could smell the food and hear the band laying down beats that had people literally dancing in the streets as Anna Maria saw the…
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