News and Events on Florida Gulf Sun Coast
Ed Chiles, local businessman and son of the late ex-Governor Lawton Chiles, spoke to the Anna Maria Island Historical Society last week at their annual luncheon meeting, to present his company’s plans for retail, office, and residential redevelopment on Pine Avenue.
Chiles investment group has purchased seven properties, one of which is the earliest homestead [...]
Back in 2001, a former landmark restaurant “Pete Renard’s”, and briefly “Marina Bay”, lay abandoned and deteriorating in the heart of Holmes Beach. Opposite the main mall Island Shopping Center, and sitting on prime waterfront with boat canals and docks, the previously family run night spot with the revolving floor and popular restaurant changed hands [...]
Those of us in the real estate business in our area fully understand the current market problems and we agree that Amendment 1 will not “jump start’ the real estate market as suggested by Tallahassee [state capital] and our media. It will possibly assist those sellers who plan to purchase a replacement home in [...]
The Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival returns Saturday and Sunday February 16 & 17 from 10:00 to 18:00.
Spend a day amongst fishing boats, gear, fish houses and commercial fishermen to appreciate a different perspective on life.
Originally known as Hunter’s Point, Cortez is located on the northern edge of Sarasota Bay adjacent to Anna Maria [...]
Come run along the Manatee River in this historic neighborhood in Bradenton, Florida. This shaded scenic route takes you past the beautifully landscaped, grand old and new homes along Riverview Boulevard.
The proceeds from this race will help to enhance the athletic education of students at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School Athletic Booster Club.submit_url = ‘http://amipost.com/sports/st-stephens-school-5k-run/’;
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If you have had enough pancakes in the the last few days at St Bernard’s and the Firefighters events, head over to the Key Royale Club on Tuesday, February 12 for the Annual Rally for the Cure Tournament.
This event is to support the Susan G Komen for the Cure Foundation, which invests in breast cancer [...]
If you miss the other pancake breakfast, or want more, head over to the St. Bernard Church Breakfast and Bake Sale on Sunday, February 10, from 8am to 11:30am.
This is all-you-can-eat pancakes, with sausage, OJ, coffee, or milk.
Donations are $5 for adults and $1 for children under 12.
Go to the Church Activity Center on [...]
West Manatee Firefighters Association is holding a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday Feb 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 at their fire station #1, Marina Drive, Holmes Beach.
Pancakes, sausage, and beverage of coffee, milk, or juice is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Proceeds will go toward the Association’s fire education and prevention program.
For more [...]
The 43rd Annual Antique and Collectible Show will be held February 15, 16, and 17 at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center in Palmetto.
A gala Evening Preview Sale will be at 5 - 9 pm, Friday Feb 15. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door, and are good for the entire [...]
The 24th Annual Greek Glendi Festival will be held February 7,8,9, & 10 Thursday to Saturday 11:00 to 21:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 20:00 at the St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 Lockwood Ridge Rd,
Sarasota.
Admission is $3 and parking is free.
The four days of celebration include:
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The planned 2011 $7.5 million beach renourishment project for 1.5 miles of Anna Maria shoreline will not use Federal money, according to Charlie Hunsicker, ecosystems director at Manatee County. Funding will come from state and county taxation.
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