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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…
November 12, 2019
By Tom Vaught
‘Relatively Speaking’ is a blast

‘Relatively Speaking’ is a blast

If you’re looking for a good laugh, the Island Players Theater is a great place to find one during the run of “Relatively Speaking.” Like a PBS weekend evening comedy, “Relatively Speaking,” by Al…
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November 5, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Music festival assists Wildlife Inc.

Music festival assists Wildlife Inc.

BRADENTON BEACH – The Drift In, its patrons, the local business community and some local musicians raised $4,665 for Wildlife Inc. during Saturday’s Drift In Rock & Blues Festival. The money r…
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November 1, 2019
By Cindy Lane

Stone crabs here; festival coming

CORTEZ – They’ve been bringing in stone crab claws to the Cortez docks since the season began on Oct. 15, and now, the historic fishing village is inviting everyone to celebrate the harvest. Stone…
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October 22, 2019
By Tom Vaught
Bayfest 2.0 carries on despite Nestor

Bayfest 2.0 carries on despite Nestor

ANNA MARIA – As the wind whipped across the Island Friday, Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce President Terry Kinder knew that Bayfest, the Chamber’s signature fundraiser, was in jeopardy of missi…
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October 15, 2019
By Joe Hendricks
Music festival will benefit Wildlife Inc.

Music festival to benefit Wildlife Inc.

The Drift In’s Rock & Blues Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2 will also serve as a fundraiser for Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation, the Bradenton Beach-based bird and animal education and re…
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October 8, 2019
By SUN contributor
National Night Out draws crowds to the Island

National Night Out draws crowds to the Island

HOLMES BEACH – Hundreds braved the warm weather and came out to city field for the biggest National Night Out the city has ever seen. National Night Out is a nationwide program to provide an eveni…
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