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Snooty Eats Apples
No full textSnooty the Manatee gets fed apples in his tank while museum visitors observe at the South Florida Museum (now Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Marshes at Waterlefe Golf & River Club
No full textA view of the marshy waters at Waterlefe, a housing development and golf club located along the Manatee River just west of the Fort Hamer area
Marjorie Kinnan at Dedication of School in her name
No full textMarjorie Kinnan (1911-2006) educator and former school board member, is pictured celebrating with children at the dedication of an elementary school named for her. Respected and admired, Kinnan was a tireless advocate for education and children
Joe Kinnan with Dominique Dunbar
No full textManatee High School football coach and athletic director Joe Kinnan poses with with quarterback player Dominique Dunbar
Gary Deffenbaugh, Anna Maria Mayor Candidate
No full textAnna Maria mayor candidate Gary Deffenbaugh is pictured during a campaign for mayor in early 2000. Deffenbaugh was mayor of Anna Maria from 2000-2002. He ran for re-election in 2004 but lost to incumbent mayor SueLynn
Front of Tole Fogarty House
No full textA front view of the Tole Fogarty house at 3101 Riverview Blvd. The home was built in 1871 by Bartholomew "Tole" Fogarty, one of the 3 brothers that settled Fogartyville, which was later incorporated into Braidentown and is now West Bradenton. The home was purchased in 2022 by Dr. Harold Ott and as of 2023 is under restoration
Original Entrance to Bradenton Carnegie Library
No full textA view of the original front exterior and entrance of the Bradenton Carnegie Library, located at 1405 4th Ave W. Part of the historical marker is also visible on the left. The building was built in 1918, with public library services moving to the riverside Central Library on Barcarrota Boulevard in 1978. The building now houses the Manatee County Historical Records Library. The entrance shown is located off 15th St W
Twin Dolphin Marina & Grill
No full textAn exterior shot of the Twin Dolphin Marina & Grill. Originally opened in 1977 and called The Pier, the restaurant was renovated and rebranded in 1997 by longtime owners, the Miller family. Today this location is home to the Pier 22 restaurant and is found at the north end of 12th St W (Old Main Street)
Bradenton City Hall
No full textAn exterior view of Bradenton's original city hall, located at 406 13th Street West; which once included a fire station and bell tower. City Hall moved from this space in the 1960s to the location at 1500 15th St W, then moved again to City Centre in the 1990s. This space was occupied by law offices until it was sold to First Baptist Church in the 1990s
Front Exterior of Christ Episcopal
No full textAn exterior view of the front entrance and bell tower of Christ Episcopal Church, located at 4030 Manatee Ave West in Bradenton