Island Music Festival
The Island Music Festival, sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the Anna Maria Island Sun was held on Friday, February 19 from 3 to 10 PM. There was live music, plenty of good food and drink along with some unique items for sale.
The Island Rockers, all students of Anna Maria Elementary School who are mastering the ways of rock and roll, kicked off the live music from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Local favorite FireDoor played from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., Koko Ray and the Soul Providers got down from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Bootleg, which starts its first tour after this gig, finished off from 7:15 to 10 p.m.
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Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival
The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17. The festival ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
It was the 26th time Cortezians have welcomed the world to their historic village at the mainland end of the Cortez Bridge, across Anna Maria Sound from Anna Maria Island.
“Net Working” was the theme, and a big collection of working fishing nets were in the historic Fulford Fish House. Fishing boats and other craft lined the docks, and smaller craft was displayed at the Cortez Community Center on 123rd Street.
Booths lined the streets along the waterfront area, 53 of them with artists showing and selling their creations and a couple of dozen others providing Cortez-type food for the visitors.
Sponsor and beneficiary of the festival was the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, which over the years has put proceeds from the festival into purchase of the 95-acre FISH Preserve at the eastern end of the village.
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Islanders Invade Tampa for Gasparilla 2010
On Saturday, January 30, a small yet determined group of islanders joined a flotilla of boats for the annual Gasparilla invasion of Tampa.
Our Vessel, the Bella Vita (meaning the “good life”), was captained by Mr. Robert Harper of Holmes Beach. Once loaded with plenty of food and beverage, we pushed away from Anna Maria Island at approximately 9:30 AM.
Our mission…eat, drink and be merry.
Although it was an overcast day, the temperature was seasonably warm and the beverages were cold and delicious.
After achieving our stated mission, the Krewe returned to Anna Maria around
2 PM and took part in additional festivities.
Thanks to everyone for making this a memorable day.
A special thanks to Robert and Amy Harper for being such gracious hosts, both at their home and on the high seas.
We look forward to Gasparilla 2011.
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2010 Anna Maria Island Calendar by Jack Elka
Jack Elka is a master of beach photography and has maintained a studio on beautiful Anna Maria Island for three decades serving clients worldwide.
Jack Elka
With a film background, Jack’s experience and thorough knowledge of light, timing, posing and a sense of style and composition all combine to create classic beach portraits, wedding and commercial photography.
Each of the following 2010 Calendar photos are available as enlargements suitable for framing to decorate your home or office.
For more information or to purchase a calendar, call 941-778-2711 or go to http://www.annamariacalendar.com/
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BeachBlast – 2009
Kids from around the area competed in BeachBlast 2009. The event was held on November 21 near the Beach House Restaurant in Bradenton Beach. The 18 teams started molding sand at 9 AM and were finished by 1 PM. Keep Manatee Beautiful organized the competition, which is a benefit for the anti-litter organization.
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