News and Events on Florida Gulf Sun Coast
The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, F.I.S.H., will hold the first ever “Mullet Invitational Fishing Contest” in Cortez, Florida.
The event will be held Friday and Saturday September 5-6, 2008. The contest will be a tribute to Ben Gullett of “Gullett’s Smoked Mullet” fame and proceeds will be to the benefit of F.I.S.H.
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Low speed vehicles, golf carts or golf cars, are becoming more appealing these days for the short errands and neighborhood trips we often do, going to the beach, the golf course, the school bus stop, and the local stores.
Holmes Beach has allowed limited on road use of LSV and golf carts for the last year [...]
Even with recent thunderstorms and measurable rainfall, watering restrictions have been extended for the 16 counties monitored by Southwest Florida Water Management District (Swiftmud).
Swiftmud said that the area received 5 inches average of rain in June, which is about two thirds normal. The current rainfall deficit is 17.2″ over the last two years of [...]
Donate blood this weekend for the Island Blood Drive, which raises money for local non-profits.
The blood drive is sponsored by Florida Blood Services, anonymous donors, AMI Community Center,AMI Privateers, AMI Rotary, Wildlife Education Rehabilitation, and West Manatee Fire Rescue Volunteers.
The non profit groups receive $100 per donor who selects them.
With this program, anonymous patrons have [...]
In another episode of the continuing non-reality show of “Let’s see what FEMA rules are today”, letters from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the local island cities offices announced that buildings “having the lowest floor one foot or more below the base flood elevation will no longer be eligible for the CRS discount.”
The Community [...]
Organizers of last month’s Cortez Fishing Festival announced it netted $113,000 from the 2-day event.
Dedicated volunteers and sunshine brought in about 28,000 people. Proceeds far exceeded expectations and almost doubled last year’s $60,000.
The first festival initiated to purchase 95 acres of historic waterfront raised $98,000.
The funds created the Florida Institute of Saltwater Heritage (FISH) [...]
Anna Maria Island Community Center raised more than $180,000 from its fund raising dinner February 23rd.
The “Affair to Remember” has become a highly anticipated formal attire event with auctioned luxury items and services that are donated by local businesses and philanthropists.
The evening began with champagne and open bar provided by Anna Maria Oyster Bar, hors [...]
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 [...]
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.
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Dahlia C. Barreda
Dahlia C. Barreda, 71, of Tampa and formerly Bradenton Beach, died Jan 9. Mrs. Barreda was a Florida native. She and her family moved to Bradenton Beach in the early 1970s, and she was elected to the city commission for one term in 1986. “She was a lovely lady, a dear friend and [...]
The Anna Maria Island Privateers will hold several Thieves Markets at Coquina Beach this winter.
Scheduled dates are Saturdays Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, from 8am - 3pm.
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