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Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade
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Christmas on Bridge Street to spotlight holiday boat parade

Nov 28, 2023 – Leslie Lake
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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November 1, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Stone Crab Festival a cracking good time

Stone Crab Festival a cracking good time

CORTEZ – The stone crab harvest is being celebrated in a big way at an annual festival in the historic fishing village. The 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival will be held at the Sword…
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October 30, 2023
By Joe Hendricks
Moose lodges join forces for kid’s Halloween party

Moose lodges join forces for Halloween party

BRADENTON – The Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge and Bradenton Moose Lodge threw a fun-filled children’s Halloween party on Oct. 28. AMI Moose Lodge #2188 in Bradenton Beach is temporarily closed whi…
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October 25, 2023
By Jason Schaffer
Bayfest rocks Pine Avenue

Bayfest rocks Pine Avenue

ANNA MARIA – The 22nd Annual Bayfest celebration on Oct. 21 offered something for the entire family. A large portion of Pine Avenue was closed for most of the day to make room for vendors offering a…
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October 25, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Bridge Tender Inn gets spooky for Halloween party

Bridge Tender Inn gets spooky for Halloween party

BRADENTON BEACH – This Halloween, when the hearse rolls up, the road will shut down as the Bridge Tender Inn Dockside Bar & Grille, 135 Bridge St., throws a spooky party with costume contests and…
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October 10, 2023
By Leslie Lake
Coquina Beach Market reopens after more than a year

Coquina Beach Market reopens after more than a year

BRADENTON BEACH – Coquina Beach Market vendor Christine Barrett loves her new office. “Look at this,” she said. “My ‘office’ has the most beautiful view. What could be better than this?” Barrett, o…
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