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Sleigh Bell Social brings big holiday fun to Holmes Beach
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Sleigh Bell Social brings holiday fun to Holmes Beach

Dec 19, 2023 – Jason Schaffer
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
Stone Crab Festival draws crowd to Cortez

Stone Crab Festival draws crowd to Cortez

CORTEZ – The stone crab harvest season was celebrated under sunny skies at the two-day 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival. Held on Nov. 11-12 at the Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar park…
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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 13, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Symphony salutes veterans

Symphony salutes veterans

BRADENTON BEACH – It was a feast for all five senses as hundreds gathered at Coquina Beach for the 2023 Symphony on the Sand. The smell of gourmet food filled the air as the 45-piece Anna Maria Isla…
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November 7, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
‘Later Life’ all about second chances

‘Later Life’ all about second chances

ANNA MARIA – The Island Players are back with the second production of their historic 75th season. “Later Life” by A.R. Gurney, directed by Preston Boyd, is a romantic comedy about a couple that reun…
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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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