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Library Staff Holiday Party
No full textManatee County Public Library System staff gather at the Crosley Estate for a work holiday party
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
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
Studio 41
No full textThe back of the card reads, "You are cordially invited to attend a Grand Opening Reception for Studio 41 Fine Art Photography Studio and Gallery to benefit The Players Theatre. Friday January 19th. 5:30-9:30 p.m. RSVP at (941)924-5224. At 6:15pm, enjoy a medley of Frank Sinatra favorites performed by talented cast members from the upcoming tribute to "Ol Blue Eyes" at The Players Theatre. Enter a raffle for a framed fine art photograph of Historic Sarasota. Bid on other stunning works of art by photographer Arnold Berns during a silent auction to benefit The Players Youth Programs." Studio 41 was a gallery located at 4613 South Tamiami Trail. It was owned by The business opened in 2001 and was located in the 1952 Texaco service station pictured here which had closed in 1964. In addition to showcasing photography, the building housed a privately-owned Texaco museum. The business only operated here for a few years, and the building then served as several different offices and retail spaces. In 2014 the build was demolished and since 2018 it has been home to a car wash
George Harris, County commissioner
No full textA portrait of county commissioner George Harris, whose term was 2000-2002, representing district 4. Harris was elected to finish his late wife Lari Ann's term. He was replaced by Ron Getman, who defeated him in the 2002 election. As of 2019, Harris serves as secretary-treasurer on the West Manatee Fire Rescue Commission
Jo Harrison
No full textPortrait of Mrs. Murray Harrison (Jo Harrison) of the Palmetto Historical Commission. She was responsible for the renovation of the original 1914 Palmetto Carnegie Library and the creation of the Palmetto Historical Park
County Commissioner Joe McClash
No full textCounty Commissioner Joe McClash in professional headshot. McClash served as commissioner from 1990 to 201
Fogartyville
No full textMs. McMurria describes the town of Forgartyville, in the area bordering Manatee Avenue, 26th Steet West, and 43rd Street West, along the Manatee river
Exterior of Speak Easy Grill
No full textA view of the exterior of Speak Easy Grill at the C.H. Ewing Building, 1012 Manatee Avenue West in downtown Bradenton. On the right, Eugenio Bueno paints the trim ahead of the grand opening on Jan 6, 2000. The restaurant opened in 1999 and closed in 2001. It was owned by Scot and Elizabeth Kuslak and David Root. Today the building is part of a county-owned complex