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Bradenton Beach
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Bradenton Beach, Florida. Located on Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Baeach has miles of white sandy beaches." Bradenton Beach is a community located on Anna Maria Island. Bradenton Beach, originally known as Cortez Beach, became a popular tourist destination in the early 20th century. Its original name stems from its association with the Village of Cortez on the mainland. In 1921, a bridge was built that connected the two locales. However, in the late 1920s, city officials and the local newspaper began using the Bradenton Beach moniker to differentiate the location from Cortez, and the name eventually became widely used. In 1941, Bradenton Beach acquired its first post office and in 1952 it became an incorporated city. Today the town is home to about 1500 permanent residents but also receives many seasonal visitors each year. This postcard is courtesy of Manatee County Historical Records Library
History of Darlene's Shells
No full textIn this history fair project, McCormick interviews Darlene McCormick, the proprietor of Darlene's Shells, a Palmetto-based business
The Patten Family of Ellenton
No full textMr. Trevethan discusses the history of the Patten family, the Gamble plantation and mansion, located in Ellenton
Bookmobile Librarian Yoshira Castro
No full textYoshira Castro, Manatee County Public Library's bookmobile librarian, sits at her new checkout counte
Bradenton High School Class of 1931 Reunion
No full textMembers of Bradenton High School's Class of 1931 meet for a reunion
Kathryn Kermode for Agricultural Hall of Fame
No full textIn a speech to the Palmetto Women's Club, Mr. Kermode talks about his mother, Kathryn Kermode, as she was being inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame
Manatee Library Christmas Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party
Manatee County History
No full textMrs. Slusser talks about the history of Manatee County, and several of the communities that were located here (Palma Sola, Fogartyville) in addition to Bradenton
The Bradenton Missionary Village
No full textThe Bradenton Missionary Village was opened in 1981 by Tropicana founder Anthony T. Rossi as a place for Christian missionaries to retire. Under the umbrella of his charity foundation, Aurora Ministries, Rossi built a village of duplexes around several lakes on 100 acres on S.R. 64. Bradenton Missionary Village had 235 two-bedroom homes, a community center, shuffleboard court, two Olympic-size pools and lots of open space. Residents are responsible only for electricity and telephone costs, with Aurora Ministries covering all other costs. In order to live at the Village, residents had to apply and must be at least 65 years old, a member of an evangelical organization and have at least 20 years of missionary service. Today it is known as il Villaggio Homes, a 55+ Evangelical Christian community, which still provides affordable reduced-rent living options. It is located at 1200 Aurora Blvd
Library Staff Holiday Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party