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The Early Days of Judah P. Benjamin
No full textJudge Sanford Prindle goes over details of Judah P. Benjamin's early life such as his education, his contributions to the law field as an attorney, his family lineage, and more
Florida in the American Revolution
No full textJeffrey Williams of Reflections of Manatee discusses Florida's role in the American Revolution, as well as the Creeks and Seminoles and slavery during the late 18th and early 19th centuries
Anna Maria's Early Settlers and the Cortez Bridges
No full textThis is a speech given by Alexa Scofield at a meeting of Manatee County Historical Society. The topic is a survey of the early settlers of Anna Maria Island and a history of the Cortez Bridges. Until 1921, when the wooden Cortez Bridge was built, the only way to reach the island from the mainland was by boat
Background of The Adventures of Abigail Rose
No full textLela Rast Hartsaw discusses her book, The Adventures of Abigail Rose, a historical fiction novel set at the Gamble Mansion. She also touches on the preservation of the Duette School
Perry's Grocery of Rubonia, Rubonia Community Center
No full textMr. Perry and Mr. Goff discuss the past and future of Rubonia, a community founded in 1912 and located near Terra Ceia Bay and Palmetto. Rubonia's community center recently (2016) reopened after renovation
Blue Angel
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Blue Angel. Artist: Tom Casmer, 2017. Artist Tom Casmer created the Blues Angel for the award-winning Bradenton Blues Festival. The main event on the Riverwalk is the first Saturday of December, with a free Friday concert. Tickets sell out in advance, so don't miss out!" The Bradenton Blues Festival is an annual music event hosted in Bradenton since 2012. The concerts feature national and regional blues artists. This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Blue Angel
No full textThe back of the card reads, "Blue Angel. Artist: Tom Casmer, 2017. Artist Tom Casmer created the Blues Angel for the award-winning Bradenton Blues Festival. The main event on the Riverwalk is the first Saturday of December, with a free Friday concert. Tickets sell out in advance, so don't miss out!" The Bradenton Blues Festival is an annual music event hosted in Bradenton since 2012. The concerts feature national and regional blues artists. This postcard is donated by Realize Bradenton
Citrus and the Atwood Grove at Manavista on the Manatee River
No full textA history of citrus and the Atwood Grove as told from the perspective of Charles Atwood. Atwood describes his childhood, the different varieties of citrus, and the general history of citrus growing in the new world and in Manatee County
Gamble Mansion Archaeology
No full textArchaeologist Felicia Silpa addresses the historical society on archaeological studies being done at the Gamble Plantation, as well as a history of the Gambles and the plantation in the pre-Civil War era
25 Questions in Manatee County History
No full textMrs. Russell, of the Historical Records Library, quizzes the audience with questions about the history of Manatee County