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Beach towns celebrate the holidays
| Article published on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 |
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Redington Beaches-Indian Shores boat parade
REDINGTON BEACH – The annual Redington Beaches-Indian Shores Lighted Boat Parade is Sunday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. The parade will follow along the Intracoastal Waterway from Madeira Beach north to Indian Shores. Boaters will rendezvous with their lights off at 5:30 p.m. on the north side of the Tom Stuart Causeway. After touring through Redington Beach, North Redington Beach and Redington Shores, the parade will pass under the Park Boulevard Bridge and go north through Indian Shores to The Pub Restaurant, 20025 Gulf Blvd.
An awards ceremony and party will follow at The Pub. The awards this year, which total close to $22,000 in value, include cash prizes of $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place. All owners of participating boats will receive a variety of prizes including products, gifts and gift certificates donated by local businesses. A skipper’s meeting is Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m., at Indian Shores Town Hall. For information, call 397-5538.
Treasure Island boat parade
TREASURE ISLAND – The Christmas Boat Parade and Holiday Celebration is Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. The Holiday Celebration begins at 4:30 p.m. with the Boat Parade leaving the yacht club at 6:20 p.m. Those bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the recreation department at City Hall or Treasure Bay on Paradise Boulevard between Dec. 1 and 11 will receive a pass to watch the parade from a spectacular vantage point, and to participate in the events at the yacht club. The toys will be donated to the Edward’s Family Foundation. Holiday music and complimentary hot dogs, chowder, hot cider and cookies will be served poolside. Santa also will make an appearance. The rain date is Monday, Dec. 14. For information, call 367-4511.
John’s Pass Christmas craft show
MADEIRA BEACH – The John’s Pass Village Association will present the eighth annual Christmas Village Craft Show and Sidewalk Sale Dec. 12 and 13 at John’s Pass Village. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Madeira Beach Fundamental School and the Fishermen Lost Sea Memorial Fund. For information, visit johnspassfestivals.com.
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Article published on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009
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