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Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party
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Pandemic alters Moose kids’ Halloween party

Nov 1, 2020 – Joe Hendricks
March 2, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Maria Wirries to sing in Sarasota

Maria Wirries to sing in Sarasota

SARASOTA – Broadway actress Maria Wirries, who entertained Anna Maria Island audiences as a child performer, will perform with the Sarasota Orchestra in “My Favorite Things” in three shows March 6-7…
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February 17, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Author delights historical society

Author delights historical society

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria Island Historical Society members were treated to a presentation at Roser Church on Friday about Patrick D. Smith’s well-known book, “A Land Remembered,” the story of a fictio…
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February 17, 2020
By Cindy Lane
Fishing festival fun

Fishing festival fun

CORTEZ – The 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival was filled with fun last weekend, from live music to pony rides to seafood any way you like it. Warm, sunny weather attracted a large cr…
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February 3, 2020
By Cindy Lane

Catch the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

CORTEZ – There’s something old and something new at the 38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Feb. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the historic fishing village. If you go Who: Flor…
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January 24, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Starship lifts off at The Center

Starship lifts off at The Center

ANNA MARIA – Featuring Mickey Thomas on lead vocals, Starship put on a stellar concert at The Center of Anna Maria Island. Taking place inside The Center’s spacious gymnasium, Starship’s Thursday…
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January 21, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Artists’ Guild erases boundaries with new exhibit

Artists’ Guild erases boundaries with new exhibit

BRADENTON – The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island’s 11th annual juried art exhibition, “Boundaries Erased,” is on display at ArtCenter Manatee in downtown Bradenton through Friday, Feb. 7. The e…
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December 18, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Holiday Carols in the Park not dampened by rainy weather

Holiday Carols in the Park not dampened by rainy weather

ANNA MARIA – Despite a steady rain, the city of Anna Maria’s Holiday Carols in the Park started with a bang, when Santa magically appeared through a cloud of orange smoke at the west end of City Pier…
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December 10, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Holiday Boat Parade setting sail soon

Holiday boat parade setting sail soon

BRADENTON BEACH – A fleet of delightfully lit and decorated boats will pass along the Bradenton Beach shoreline during the second annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Setting sail on Saturd…
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November 29, 2019
By Cindy Lane

Seafood, music festival hits Coquina Beach

BRADENTON BEACH – The inaugural Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival will bring live music, food, and arts and crafts to Coquina Beach Dec. 13-15. Enjoy seafood dishes prepared fresh on site u…
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November 19, 2019
By Joe Hendricks

Come celebrate Thanks-Living

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach residents of all ages are invited to the Thanks-Living community gathering on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The community gathering will take place…

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