🌱 A family tradition keeps Anna Maria’s food pantry stocked

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In today's newsletter:

• A family tradition keeps Anna Maria’s food pantry stocked
• Could Anna Maria’s free trolley reach Bean Point?

Also on today's calendar: FL Folk Singer Doug Spears at Building Bridges Cofeehouse and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A stray shower in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 72 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
• Friday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Food drive benefits Roser Food Pantry (amisun.com) — A family tradition brought another round of donations to Anna Maria’s Roser Food Pantry this week. Robert Knudson hosted the Nov. 8 food drive at his Bradenton Beach home, continuing his parents’ effort. The pantry accepts food donations at the church office, 512 Pine Ave., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
   

• Trolley stop improvements, Bean Point stop discussed (amisun.com) — Anna Maria wants a more flood-resistant trolley stop near the City Pier, where standing water sometimes forces drivers to stop elsewhere. Officials are seeking county tourist-tax funding and exploring service to Bean Point to help with parking concerns. No route change is pending, and county driver shortages could complicate expansion.
   

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📸 Around Anna Maria

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Anna Maria

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday November 15

• FL Folk Singer Doug Spears at Building Bridges Cofeehouse →
  Manatee Unitarian Universalist, 322 15th St W, Bradenton
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday November 12

• The Roser Guild Thrift Shop opens Sept. 9 →
  Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
  9:00 am

Saturday November 14

• Roser Holiday Market →
  Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
  9:00 am

Sunday November 15

• Same Community - Two Open Houses →
  The Ridge At Crossing Creek, 4727 Creekridge Ct, Bradenton
  1:00 pm

Tuesday November 17

• The Roser Guild Thrift Shop opens Sept. 9 →
  Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
  9:00 am
• Acoustic Favorites, Bill Dundas →
  Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
  3:00 pm

Thursday November 19

• The Roser Guild Thrift Shop opens Sept. 9 →
  Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
  9:00 am

Sunday November 22

• Candlelight Baroque Concert →
  Roser Sanctuary, 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria
  6:00 pm

Tuesday November 24

• The Roser Guild Thrift Shop opens Sept. 9 →
  Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria
  9:00 am
• Acoustic Favorites, Bill Dundas →
  Harry’s Grill, 9903 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria
  3:00 pm

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📣 Anna Maria Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday November 11

• Rock & Roll Trivia with Steve Arvey →
  Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
  7:00 pm

Thursday November 12

• Eric Von at Freckled Fin Irish Pub →
  Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach
  7:30 pm
• Eric Von →
  Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
  7:30 pm

Friday November 13

• Lisa & The All Terrain Band →
  Freckled Fin Irish Pub, 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach
  8:00 pm

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• Bella Systems Custom Closets — 9412078494
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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• 3 AMAZING Houses - FOR SALE
  3 Amazing Houses for Sale in Bradenton.Want a quiet, Key West Style lifestyle: The Ridge at Crossing Creek is a top pick! 4727 Creekridge Court, 3... (More info)

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Bradenton Beach. Apply here.
• NaphCare, Inc. posted a job opening for Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) in Palmetto. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anna Maria here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Holmes Beach

• Historical perspective on Holmes Beach leadership (amisun.com)
• ‘It was a mess': Holmes Beach vacation rental pool trashed, police want info on case (wfla.com)

Bradenton Beach

• Bradenton Beach supports turtle-friendly streetlight conversions (amisun.com)
• Ralph Cole departs Bradenton Beach Commission (amisun.com)
• Ordinance reserves ferry docking spaces at Bradenton Beach Pier (amisun.com)

Sarasota

• IKEA Sets Opening Date For Sarasota Store: Here's What Shoppers Can Expect (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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