ANNA MARIA – Hundreds of children and their families gathered on the beach at Sandbar Seafood & Spirits on Saturday for the restaurant’s 36th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and bonnet contest.
Sand flew as children searched for eggs on the beach. Kids and adults later competed in a contest for the most festive Easter bonnet.
The top three adult bonnet winners were Lorie Terranova in first place, followed by Lisa Meadows in second and Shawn Templeton in third.
The top three winners in the kids’ bonnet division were Alexandria and Blaire, who tied for first place, with Lindsay in second and Jackie in third.
The free event, hosted by Sandbar owner Ed Chiles, featured live music by Chuck Caudill, visits with the Easter Bunny, crafts and food.
Event sponsors were The Anna Maria Island Sun, The Fudge Factory, Shiny Fish Emporium, The Fish Hole Miniature Golf and Compass by Margaritaville.