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Geraldson's Family Farm
No full textGeraldson's Family Farm in Palma Sola. Although the farm is significantly smaller now, the farm market is still in operation
Students at Lakewood Ranch High School
No full textStudents pour in to Lakewood Ranch High School for the first day of school
Eleanor Merritt at the 1998 African American Festival of the Arts
No full textEleanor Merritt poses with her artwork at the 1998 African American Festival of the Arts. A native of New York, Eleanor received her B.A. and M.A from Brooklyn College. The Manatee County African American Festival of the Arts took place at the Powel Crosley Estate from February 7-12
Side View of Former Holmes Beach City Hall
No full textA side view of the former Holmes Beach City Hall and handicap entrance, located at 5901 Marina Drive. A new, larger building was built in 1998 next door at 5801 Marina Drive to give City Hall more room, as well as public works operations and the Holmes Beach police headquarters. The new building opened on January 15, 1999 and this location was demolished to make way for a recreational park
Snooty Prepares to turn 50
No full textSnooty the manatee pokes his head and flippers up for a photo ahead of his 50th birthday party. In 1998, Snooty welcomed 4 year old manatee Newton to his home at the South Florida Museum (now Bishop Museum of Science and Nature)
Construction Worker Enters City Centre
No full textA construction worker carries buckets into the new City Centre as they finish up the final touches to the complex amid its grand opening. The 109,000 square foot complex cost $9.1 million dollars and was built to house Bradenton City Hall and police headquarters. A dedication and grand opening ceremony was held in the building's municipal auditorium on November 1, 1998
Construction Continues at City Center
No full textConstruction crews continue work on the City Center complex at 101 12th Street W in Downtown Bradenton. The complex officially opened to the public on November 1, 1998. It houses the renovated Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, Bradenton City Hall, and the Bradenton Police Department
Old Setter's House, Manatee Village Historical Park
No full textThe back of the card reads, "The Manatee Village Historical Park is located on the corner of 15th Street East and State Road 64 in Bradenton, Florida. Restored within the park is this Old Settler's House built in 1912 by Will Stephens. This typical Florida farmhouse exemplifies pioneer life before air conditioning, indoor plumbing, and electricity." The Old Settler's house was located on a farm in Castalia, which is now part of Hardee County. The structure, which was slated for demolition, was donated by the land owner, International
Mineral Corporation, a phosphate company. In 1982, the home was moved to Manatee Village where it was restored based on the recollections of the home's original state by Carl Stephens, the son of the original owner. Today it houses historic artifacts showing life for Floridian pioneers in the early 1900s and exemplifies the "Cracker Gothic" style of home
Dedication Ceremony for Bradenton City Hall
No full textMayor Bill Evers stands at center, making a speech at the podium to a large crowd. The stage is decorated with balloons to celebrate the opening of the new Bradenton City Hall building
Banyan Cafe, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
No full textInterior of Banyan Cafe at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling)