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AUGUST 11, 2021
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Center hosts benefit for local family Come out to The Center of Anna Maria Island on Saturday, Aug. 21 and have some fun while helping a local family. The Center is hosting a benefit for Aaron Lowman and his family, with all donations up to $100,000 being matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. and features live music from local favorite Trevor Bystrom and other
area musicians, food, drink, and a full bar for purchase sponsored by Anna Maria Island businesses. Silent and live auction items include a vacation in Asheville, N.C., a helicopter tour, fishing guide packages, a sunset cruise and more. There also will be a 50/50 raffle and Chinese raffle. Just five weeks after welcoming his son, Will, with his wife, Dani, Lowman suffered a severe brain aneurysm while
at home. Lowman, a local fishing guide captain with Anna Maria Fishing Guide, is currently making progress toward recovery at UF Health Rehab and has improved his strength and balance. but still has a long way to go to make a complete recovery. Even once Lowman recovers, it may be a long time before he can resume his fishing charters, and during that time the family needs financial help to cover all of their expenses.
In addition to the fundraiser at The Center, Lowman’s brother, Bill, has organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to help Lowman and his family cover medical costs and other expenses. To donate to the GoFundMe fundraiser, visit www. gofundme.com/f/help-captain-aaronlowman-and-his-new-family. For more information on the fundraiser at The Center, visit www. centerami.org.
ON THE AGENDA
Aug. 18, 9:30 a.m. – City Commission budget work meeting Aug. 19, 9:30 a.m. – Community Redevelopment Agency budget work meeting Aug. 19, noon – City Commission meeting
MARKYOUR CALENDAR
Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. AMI Chamber networking luncheon, Bonefish Grill, 7456 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $18 for members or $30 for future members. Reserve to becky@amichamber.com or 941-778-1541. Thursdays in Paradise Stroll featuring local art, music and food, Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
ANNA MARIA
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 11
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofannamaria.com or contact city hall for more information. Aug. 12, 2 p.m. – City Commission meeting Aug. 16, noon – Election qualifying period begins Aug. 16, 2:30 p.m. – Planning and Zoning board meeting Aug. 19, 2 p.m. – Reimagining Pine Avenue public information meeting Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. – City Commission budget meeting with regular meeting to follow Aug. 27, noon – Election qualifying period ends
HOLMES BEACH
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.holmesbeachfl.org or contact city hall for more information. Aug. 18, 10 a.m. – Code Compliance special magistrate hearing Aug. 23, noon – Election qualifying period begins Aug. 24, 5 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow Aug. 27, noon – Election qualifying period ends
Prevention Plus health screenings, The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 9 a.m., cost varies by test. No prescriptions required. Reserve to 1-888667-7587. Golfing for God, IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy., Bradenton, 2:45 p.m. tee time, 5:30 p.m. Bible study and dinner, $40 for golf and dinner, $20 for dinner. Reservations required. Reserve to www.roserchurch.com/g4g/. Island Time Book Club, “My Lovely Wife” by Samantha Downing, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary.libcal. com/calendar.
BRADENTON BEACH
ISLAND-WIDE
THURSDAY, AUG. 12
10005 GULF DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-6130
107 GULF DRIVE N. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-778-1005
City hall is open to the public with limited capacity and safety protocols in place. Please visit www.cityofbradentonbeach.com or contact city hall for more information.
5801 MARINA DRIVE FOR INFORMATION, CALL 941-708-5800
Aug. 17, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board of commissioners meeting, administration building, 701 63rd St. W., Bradenton
RoserRobics, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m., no cost but donations welcome. Participants asked to bring bottled water and wear a face mask or shield. Farm stand, Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801
FRIDAY, AUG. 13
Locals Beach Cleanup, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 4 p.m. Reserve to www.facebook.com/AMILOCALS.
SATURDAY, AUG. 14
Robinson Runners, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Saturday mornings at the NEST, Robinson Preserve Mosaic Nest, 840 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. to noon. Face masks required. Origami Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Register online at www.manateelibrary.libcal.com.
