Islander Wish Book 2018
Nov. 21, 2018 — A very special section celebrating our community and our 27th year of providing “the best news” to Anna Maria Island.
MAKING WISHES, DOING GOOD
The holidays are the time to take an extra moment to give someone a smile or send a greeting … pause to give a quiet hug or words of praise. The holidays are special for friends, family and islanders. In our annual Islander Wish Book, we take a moment to present the needs of organizations in our community that deserve your special consideration. These community service organizations are dedicated to providing assistance to families and individuals, teaching and mentoring our children, helping the elderly and less fortunate, all with the goal of making Anna Maria Island a better place to live for each and every one of us. With The Islander Wish Book, many of these organizations offer a special way for you to share the holiday spirit. We’ve
included a list of needs — wishes — from each one. Your contribution, however small or grand, is deeply appreciated by many. Please, take a moment to select a gift from these lists to add to your holiday shopping list. It’s The Islander’s way of saying thanks for the support we’ve received and a chance for us to give something back to the community we love. A small contribution can make a big difference. We offer a special thanks to our generous sponsor advertisers for making this publication possible. And we hope you receive the same return as we have each year from the wish book … the joy of giving. Here’s wishing you a happy holiday and best wishes for 2019!
— The Islander
Composition and stories by Lisa Neff Art by Joe Bird
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CELEBRATE AND DONATE
For your convenience, The Islander is collecting donations for the organizations with listings in our Wish Book. A good time to drop by with donations will be 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, when we join the other offices, shops and restaurants in the Anna Maria Island Centre in Holmes Beach for a holiday celebration. The Islander will host pirates and Santa, providing an opportunity to drop off a Wish Book gift and update St. Nick on your “good” status. And, please, with your donations, include a tag listing the organizations to receive your gifts. The Islander is at 3218 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach.
Moonracer Animal Rescue wishes for pet beds. Islander Courtesy Photo
Moonracer Animal Rescue
Moonracer Animal Rescue is a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue, care and rehabilitation of homeless pets for placement in forever homes. Moonracer believes all animals deserve love, dignity, proper care and a home. Moonracer believes no animals should be killed because they are homeless and provides comfortable and safe shelter and work for them until homes can be found. Moonracer wishes for: • Cleaning supplies, including bleach and detergent. • Dog food and cat food, both dry and canned. • Front-clip harnesses and leashes. • Chew toys. • Pet beds. • Tiles and pavers. • Fencing and materials for dog cottages, as well as curtains, rugs, plywood, insulation, paint and paint brushes. For more information, contact Lisa Williams at 941-345-2441 or moonraceranimalrescue@gmail.com.
A wish for AME: No. 2 pencils. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Elementary School
Anna Maria Elementary School operates with a professional staff of administrators, teachers and support personnel and a large coalition of parents and community organizers. AME wishes for: • Reams of white letter-size copy paper. • Reams of color letter-size paper. • Sticky notes — multiple sizes and colors. • No. 2 pencils. • Clear tape. • Boxes of letter-size file folders — various colors. • Clear plastic 3-ounce cups. • Boxes of tissue. • Wet wipes. For more information, call the school at 941-708-5525 or drop off items at the school office, 4700 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.
The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce’s wish is for gifts for the Toys for Tots holiday drive. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, representing 500-plus members and operating a visitor’s center at 5317 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, helps newcomers settle, businesses thrive and tourists navigate on the island. The chamber wishes for: • Gifts for the Toys For Tots holiday drive. • Children’s and women’s clothing for the Women’s Resource Center. • Nonperishable food items for local pantries. For more information, call the office at 941-778-1541.
Off Stage Ladies wish for items for serving the Long Sunday suppers at the Island Players dress rehearsal. Islander Courtesy Photo
Off Stage Ladies
The Island Players wishes for volunteers — onstage and backstage. Islander Courtesy Photo
Island Players
The Island Players stages productions in its cozy little theater at the corner of Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. The group’s mission is “to continue to bring high quality and professional entertainment to the community for the cultural enrichment of all and to provide a stage for young people to learn and enhance their experiences in the performing arts.” The Island Players wishes for: • Volunteers backstage and onstage, including as actors and for props, the box office, sound and light tech, stage and house management, social media promotions and dealing technology. For more information, please go online at www.theislandplayers.org or contact the box office at 941- 778-5755.
The Sunday before an opening night at the Island Players playhouse in Anna Maria is known as “Long Sunday.” This is when the actors and the stage crew gather for a lengthy rehearsal to perfect the production and the Off Stage Ladies take center stage at the playhouse. The group exists to support the Island Players, raising money with events, serving as ushers, helping behind the scenes and onstage at the theater. And, on Long Sunday, when a hearty meal might help the lead recall his or her lines or the lighting expert hit a mark, the group prepares and serves dinner to the actors and crew. The Off Stage Ladies — members describe OSL as “a very fun group” — meets on the second Wednesday of each month, October through May. Off Stage Ladies wishes for: • Restaurants or other businesses to provide Long Sunday meals and paper goods for the dinners. • People who want to join the group. For more information, contact president Roe Duncan by email at roeduncana@gmail. com or by phone at 941-932-2798.
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Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra wishes for volunteers, including in the orchestra. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra
The Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra performs chorus and instrumental music, as well as creates performance opportunities for professional and volunteer musicians. AMICCO also broadens the public’s knowledge, enjoyment and understanding of music and fosters the development of youth musicians through an annual competition. AMICCO wishes include: • Assistance in spreading the word about the orchestra and chorus, particularly through social media. • Volunteers to serve as ushers. • Assistance with marketing and press releases. • Performing talent, both vocalists and instrumentalists. • Members of the community to serve on the AMICCO board of directors. For more information, contact AMICCO board president James Stoltie at 941-727-9886 or stoltie@verizon.net.
Anna Maria Island Historical Society
The Anna Maria Island Historical Society operates a museum at 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, where visitors can learn about the island’s history and see local antiques, collections and collectibles from the early days. AMIHS also recognizes preservation achievement and provides speakers for organizations wishing to present the island’s history. AMIHS wishes for: • Bakers for the Settlers Bread, which is sold during the winter season. • Volunteers to assist at the museum during extended hours in the winter. For more information, call the museum at 941-778-0492.
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Canned goods are on the wishlist for the Roser Food Pantry. Islander Courtesy Photo
Roser Food Pantry
The Roser Food Pantry, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, is stocked largely with donations from island residents and island churches. Operators of the pantry provide groceries on weekdays to islanders in need. The Roser Food Pantry wishes for: • Canned fruit, vegetables, meat or meals. • Crackers, cookies, drinks, cereal and snacks. • Dry rice, potatoes and pasta. • Bathroom supplies — toilet paper, soap bars, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, hand soap. • Bottled water. • Laundry detergent. • Volunteers for the food pantry. For more information, contact the pantry at 941-778-0414..
Florida Poodle Rescue
Since 1994, Florida Poodle Rescue has been dedicated to poodles. The nonproďŹ t rescues, fosters, rehabilitates and permanently places poodles in adopted homes. Many rescued abused, abandoned, and unwanted poodles have special physical, medical, or behavioral needs, often translating into increased foster care, prior to being placed in a permanent home of a loving family. The rescue wishes for: • Elevated dog beds. • Gas cards for transport volunteers. • Puzzle toys for dogs. • Gift cards to pet shops. For more information, contact Florida Poodle Rescue at 727-265-1766 or volunteer Constanza Bryant of Bradenton Beach at constanza@oridapoodlerescue.org.
Anna Maria Island Privateers wish for new toys to give to children at their post-parade Christmas party on Coquina Beach. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Privateers
The mission of the Anna Maria Island Privateers is to “develop, promote and support activities for the betterment of youth and community in Manatee County.â€? The group raises money for scholarships and hosts a series of events for children and adults, including the Christmas parade and party, which takes place this year at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, traveling from Bayfront Park in Anna Maria to Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Anna Maria Island Privateers wishes for: • New and unwrapped toys for the Privateers to give to 200-plus children at their post-parade party. • Sailcloth tarps for installation over the Skullywag’s deck. • Aluminum stepladder. • 125-volt outdoor extension cord. • Gift cards for oďŹƒce supplies, diesel fuel, automotive batteries and black powder for cannon shells. For more information, call AMIP president Cindy Meeks at 315-529-6507 or go online to amiprivateers.org.
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Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island
The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island, in the Island Shopping Center, 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, supports local artists and promotes arts education. AGAMI provides scholarships, sponsors tours to local art museums, contributes funding to school art programs, hosts art demonstrations and operates the Guild Gallery, where local artists display their work for sale. The artists wish for: • Art supplies to be passed on to school art departments. For more information, call AGAMI’s gallery at 941- 778-6694.
The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island wishes for new and used art supplies, which it will pass along to art programs at local schools. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch wishes for disposable gloves. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch
Bingo cards are on the wishlist for the Annie Silver Community Center. Islander Courtesy Photo
Annie Silver Community Center
The Annie Silver Community Center at 23rd Street and Avenue C in Bradenton Beach was founded by island entrepreneur Annie Silver to promote friendship and entertainment among neighbors. During the winter season, there are celebrations of song and music, shuffleboard, bingo and potluck dinners. Annie Silver is wishing for: • Bingo cards. • Shell for ground cover. • Benches for the garden. For more information, contact Linda Yarger at 941-778-3580 or email lyargerl@ aol.com.
The volunteer-driven Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring protects and collects data on nesting sea turtles and shorebirds on the island. In partnership with the island community, through public education and cooperation, the nonprofit’s mission is “to assure a suitable habitat for people, sea turtles and shorebirds, the ecosystem of the island and surrounding waters.” Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring wishes for: • Boxes of disposable, extra-large gloves. • Magic markers and reams of recycled paper. • Paper towels. • Towels. • Gift cards from Home Depot, Lowe’s and Staples. • Shell Oil gas cards. • Hammers. • Quarts of Minwax Helmsman outdoor clear spar urethane varnish. • Watercolors, brushes and watercolor paper. • Adopt-a-Nest sponsors. For more information about AMITW, contact executive director Suzi Fox at 941778-5638 or suzilfox@gmail.com.
Rotary Club of AMI
The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, which meets Tuesdays at noon at the Bridge Street Bistro in Bradenton Beach, is a network of business, professional and community leaders. Money raised through fundraising efforts supports about three dozen projects, many of them at Anna Maria Elementary School in Holmes Beach. The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island wishes for: food donations for charitable efforts. For more information, contact president Judy Rup at 941-518-1965.
COMMUNITY DAY, COMMUNITY WISHES
Islanders and their families and friends come together for many events in December to celebrate the holiday season. We celebrate with a parade, open houses, tree-lightings, religious services and more. One of the most popular events on the calendar in December is the Lester Family Fun Day, promising old-fashioned fun at old-fashioned prices. The Center of Anna Maria Island has set Lester Family Fun Day for 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Chuck and Joey Lester of Holmes Beach, who sponsor the celebration, will welcome Santa Claus, who will arrive at noon and listen to wishes from children. An announcement from the center promised “a lineup of fun activities and performances along with delicious food and great prizes.” Specifically, Lester Family Fun Day will feature pony rides, face-painting, crafts, games and a bounce house. The menu includes Duffy’s burgers and hot dogs and Tyler’s ice cream sandwiches. Adults can buy chances to win a TV or a turkey, as well as enter a 50/50 raffle. Also, the center will sell poinsettias. The center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, call the center at 941-778-1908.
YOU’RE INVITED to ‘our house’ Join us starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 for the AMI Centre Shops Holiday Open House
Come celebrate at our open house 5-7:30 p.m., with Santa visits for kids on the Privateers’ Santa Sleigh and a snowstorm sponsored by The Islander. Come celebrate! Refreshments! Food! Entertainment! Prize drawings! Snow will be falling ... and looking a lot like Christmas! COME CATCH THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
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The Cortez Village Historical Society wishes for a grill for community dinners. Islander Courtesy Photo
Cortez Village Historical Society
The Center of Anna Maria Island wishes for a digital tablet for its childcare program. Islander Courtesy Photo
The Center of Anna Maria Island
The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, operates with the support of donors and the sale of memberships. The center hosts a variety of programs for adults and children, from educational programs to sports leagues to fitness. The center also hosts a series of community events throughout the year. To meet community needs, the community center provides low-income families access to child care and youth programs. The center wishes for: • Parachute for the childcare program. • Digital tablet for childcare check-in system. • Coffee-maker. • Musical instruments for youth programs. • Small hand weights for fitness classes. • Resistance tubing. • Pickleballs. • Craft supplies, such as tissue paper, construction paper, white glue, glue sticks, tape, scissors, Play-Doh, markers and colored pencils. • Spin bikes. • Beanbag chairs. • Dewalt cordless drill. For more information, contact the center at 941-778-1908 or go online at centerami. org.
The Cortez Village Historical Society drives preservation and restoration in the old fishing community to the east of Anna Maria Island. CVHS collects artifacts and documentation of old, colorful Cortez — and its residents — for the cultural center. The CVHS wishes for: • Pictures and war mementos, letters and awards from the 1900s-1950s. • Scrapbooks or items related to living in a fishing village. Items can be scanned and returned immediately. • Local family information for a genealogy reference center. • Computer and scanner. • A leaf rake and other gardening tools. • Charcoal or gas grill or small smoker for community dinners. • Volunteers for data entry, genealogy research, gardening, publicity, event and exhibit planning and greeting visitors. For more, contact Kaye Bell at 941-5380945 or cortezbell@tampabay.rr.com.
Tingley Memorial Library
Tingley Memorial Library, 111 Second St. N., Bradenton Beach, is a public partnership with the city of Bradenton Beach that exists to provide books and other library services to the island population. The library’s goal is to “serve our patrons all year through friendly and helpful assistance with any reading materials and informational resources they seek.” Tingley wishes for: • Audio books. • Educational or entertainment DVDs. • Florida-themed books. For more information, call the library at 941-779-1208.
The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage in Cortez is “dedicated to the promotion, education and preservation of Cortez and Florida’s commercial fishing and other traditional maritime cultures including the environment upon which these communities depend.” FISH takes care of and oversees the 90-plus acre Cortez FISH Preserve, as well as runs multiple programs and hosts the annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival. FISH wishes for: • Heavy-duty commercial mower for the preserve. • Push-mower for small areas. • A weedwhacker. • A leaf blower. • Volunteers for the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival in February. For more information, call 941-254-4972 or email fishfestart@gmail.com.
Senior Adventures wishes for gift cards to gas stations to help pay for outings and adventures. Islander Courtesy Photo
Senior Adventures at Annie Silver
Senior Adventures is a group that meets most Fridays for an adventure — either an outing or an activity at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Senior Adventures wishes for: • Gas cards to help reach adventures. • Tickets to attend events or activities, including passes to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota. • Travelers to lecture. • Prizes for the Christmas luncheon. For more information, contact Peg Miller at 941-778-3106 or pm3h@yahoo.com.
Happy Holidays to you and yours! Longboat Hardware 4030 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Longboat Key, FL 34228 Phone: (941) 383-1313 Fax: (941) 383-2170
Holmes Beach Hardware 3352 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 Phone: (941) 778-0999 Fax: (941) 778-1717
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Happy Holidays
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The Florida Maritime Museum wishes for patio lights. Islander Courtesy Photo
Florida Maritime Museum
The Florida Maritime Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the region’s maritime history. The museum is housed in the renovated 1912-schoolhouse at 4415 119th St. W., Cortez and is home to the Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum. Visit the museum 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 for the first Maritime by Candlelight event celebrating the holidays — sponsored by The Islander — and the museum’s 11th anniversary. The museum and folk school wish for: • Tent lanterns. • Canopy lighting. • Patio lights. • High-wattage electric burners. • Large cooking pots. • Chair cushions. • Fillet knives. • Round folding tables. • Burlap tablecloths for round tables. • Burlap tablecloths for 8-foot-long tables. • Large plastic storage tubs. For more information, go online to floridamaritimemuseum.org or call the museum at 941-708-6121.
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Friends of Manatee County Animal Services wishes for blankets and towels. Islander Courtesy Photo
Friends of Manatee County Animal Services
The Friends of Manatee County Animal Services is a nonprofit organization that works with Manatee County Animal Services to shelter animals. The group wishes for: • Kong Extreme toys. • Peanut Butter without Xylitol. • Fancy Feast canned food for kittens and cats. • Blankets and towels. • Bleach • Leashes. • Medium and large collars. • Tiered Karunda beds for cats. • Small paper plates. • Cat toys with catnip. Items can be dropped off at Island Mail & More, 3230 E. Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, contact Rebecca St. Jean at 941-778-1911.
Wildlife Inc. wishes for pecans — shelled or not. Islander Courtesy Photo
Friends of the Island Library wishes for books for the 2019 sale. Islander Courtesy Photo
Friends of the Island Library
The Friends of the Island Library exists to help the Holmes Beach branch of the Manatee County Library achieve its mission to “nurture imagination, promote lifelong learning, and enrich the community.” The group wishes for: • Books for the 2019 sale to be held Feb. 14-16. • One mahjong set. • Gift cards from Walmart or Dollar Tree for library program supplies. • Christmas tree that’s easy to put up and already decorated with lights. • Planting pots, bags of soil and houseplants. • Four-drawer, vertical filing cabinet. For more information, contact president Ginny Upshaw at enunnjr@tampabay.rr.com or 941-778-9450.
Wildlife Inc., Education and Rehabilitation Center
Wildlife Inc., Education and Rehabilitation Center is a nonprofit in Bradenton Beach. About 3,000 injured, sick and displaced birds, mammals and reptiles are rescued each year. Ed and Gail Straight, with a corps of wildlife-loving volunteers, run the operation from their home, with a mission to preserve and protect native wildlife through education and rehabilitation. Wildlife Inc. wishes for: • Gift cards for food and supplies for animals and cages. • Rebuilding supplies. • Gas gift cards. • Postage stamps. • Heating pads. • Pecans. • Letter-size paper. • Heater for a crocodile pool. For more information, contact Wildlife Inc. at 941-778-6324 or go online at www.wildlifeinc.org.
The Wish Book is made possible thanks to our generous advertising sponsors and the extra effort of Islander team members Joe Bird, Toni Lyon, Lisa Neff and Lisa Williams.
Please, join me in thanking them ... Publisher Bonner Joy
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The Ministry of Presence wishes for soccer balls. Islander Courtesy Photo KMB wishes for golf pencils â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by the box. Islander Courtesy Photo
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The Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club wishes for bell ringers during the Christmas season. Islander Courtesy Photo
Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club
Saturday mornings, members and guests of the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club can be found gathered at the Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe at the Manatee Public Beach. There the group will eat breakfast, share news, trade jokes, sing songs, make friends, listen to speakers and plan civic projects. Outside the 8:30 a.m. meetings, club members host and coordinate the Easter sunrise service on the beach, serve as grandparents for AME kids and help the Salvation Army with bell-ringing for holiday donations at the Publix Super Market in Holmes Beach. The club wishes for: â&#x20AC;˘ New members. â&#x20AC;˘ Volunteers to ring the bell for the Salvation Army at the island Publix Super Market through the Christmas season. â&#x20AC;˘ Nonperishable food and diapers and other items for the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food bank. For general information, contact president John Chappie at jchappie2@tampabay. rr.com or 941-920-1826. For information about ringing bells, contact Roger Domme at 941-761-0082.
Keep Manatee Beautiful, the local chapter of Keep America Beautiful, is fulďŹ lling its mission to help prevent litter in our beautiful environment. KMB accomplishes this with its AdoptA-Shore locations covering the entirety of Anna Maria Island. KMB also conducts cleanups throughout Manatee County, including on streets and highways and preserves. KMB is involved in beautiďŹ cation projects along the Palma Sola Causeway, the scenic highways in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach and provides trees for Arbor Day celebrations. KMB wishes for: â&#x20AC;˘ Mascot costume to replace a 24-yearold manatee costume. â&#x20AC;˘ Replacement ink cartridges for HP 952XL and HP 304A printers. â&#x20AC;˘ Large-wheeled coolers. â&#x20AC;˘ Recycled multiuse copy paper. â&#x20AC;˘ Trash pickers. â&#x20AC;˘ Golf pencils. â&#x20AC;˘ Recycle bags. For more information, contact KMB at 941-795-8272 or keep@manateebeautiful. com. Also, visit www.manateebeautiful. com.
All Island Denominations wishes for laundry detergent and other household goods and stock for the Roser Food Pantry. Islander Courtesy Photo
Ministry of Presence
The Ministry of Presence Inc., established in 1995 in Bradenton by a Haitian-born priest and a sister, is a nonproďŹ t corporation dedicated to providing a better life for children in Haiti. The Rev. Ron Joseph and the ministryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board of directors administer programs that aid in the health, feeding, clothing and educating of Haitian children. The Ministry of Presence wishes for: â&#x20AC;˘ Tents and canopies. â&#x20AC;˘ Sleeping mats and/or bags. â&#x20AC;˘ Linens. â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor games, especially soccer balls. â&#x20AC;˘ Indoor games and toys for infants and young children. â&#x20AC;˘ Cash donations to purchase and ship medical supplies, bottled water, water puriďŹ cation supplies, food and other supplies. For more information about the ministry, contact The Islander newspaper at 941778-7978 or go online to www.islander.org/ mop.
All Island Denominations
All Island Denominations unites the island churches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CrossPointe Fellowship, the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Harvey Memorial Community Church, Roser Memorial Community Church and St. Bernard Catholic Church â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to help those in need of emergency housing and food. Organized and funded by the island churches, AID has been serving Anna Maria Island since 1982. AID wishes for: â&#x20AC;˘ Nonperishable food for the food pantry at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. â&#x20AC;˘ Soaps, shampoo, detergent, toothbrushes and toothpaste for the pantry. â&#x20AC;˘ Financial contributions to the Roser Food Pantry, P.O. Box 247, Anna Maria FL 34216. â&#x20AC;˘ Donations to AID for housing help, P.O. Box 305, Anna Maria FL 34216. For more, call an island church.
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