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Manatee Library Christmas Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party
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
Interview with Tom C. Lightfoot
No full textThis is an interview with Thomas Claude Lightfoot (b. 1893), a Myakka pioneer who raised cattle in the early 20th century. The interview was conducted by Myakka State Park ranger Paula Benshoff on behalf of Manatee Historical Society. Interview conducted by Paula Benshof
Van Berkels at Library Holiday Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party. In this image (right to left) are Library Director John Van Berkel and his wife Deborah Van Berkel
Manatee Library Christmas Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party
Jessica Nielsen and Family
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party. In this image are Library Assistant Jessica Nielsen (far right) with her mother and stepfather
Vera Ann Neff Memorial Bench
No full textThe bench reads "In Memory of Vera Adams Neff, The Class of 1931." Vera Adams Neff was raised in Palma Sola and attended Manatee High School. She would go on to be the Manatee Library's first bookmobile driver and a librarian for Bradenton Middle School. She died in 1989 and is buried at Palma Sola Cemetery at Palma Sola Community Church, where this bench is located. The bench was purchased in her honor by her former high school classmates
Interview with Miriam Murphy
No full textMs. Murphy discusses her family history and life on Anna Maria Island in the early 20th century
Medicine in Manatee County
No full textDr. Robert King talks about early hospitals in the Manatee County area
Examining New bookmobile
No full textExamining the new Manatee County Library bookmobile in the county garage