![]() Joe Cuervo, the former owner of the Drift In, was given the honor this year of lighting the tree. “The vision he saw for this street and Bridge Street pier is nothing short of amazing.” “He would be so proud and happy to be here on a night like this,” Baldwin said. ![]() ![]() Emcee Sherman Baldwin recognized June Shaughnessy and the accomplishments of her husband, the late John Shaughnessy, who formerly severed as a Bradenton Beach city commissioner and as mayor. The late John Shaughnessy, a former Bradenton Beach mayor and commissioner who passed away in May, was honored at the tree lighting.Įmcee and local businessman Sherman Baldwin introduced Shaughnessy’s widow, June, and spoke of the former mayor’s vision for Bradenton Beach. They sang, “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” inviting attendees to sing along to “O Come All Ye Faithful.” Prior to the event, the Magic of Manatee chapter of the Sweet Adelines serenaded the crowd with a variety of Christmas songs. BRADENTON BEACH – The Christmas season officially began on Bridge Street with the Nov.
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