St. Pat puts on a flash of green

The Anna Maria Island Privateers show off their green at the lead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade from Holmes Beach to Anna Maria. More pics, page 12.

The Rowlett Middle Academy Band brings the Irish spirit to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

The Center of Anna Maria Island float with sponsorships from Duncan Real Estate, Duffy’s Tavern, The Doctors Office and AMI Dolphin Tours, makes its way up Marina Drive in Holmes Beach March 17 during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade traveled from Holmes Beach City Hall to the community center in Anna Maria. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

Anna Maria Island Garden Club cyclists celebrate their Irish spirit by pedaling in the parade.

A Landcruiser is decorated from the top to its wheels with inflatables and flashy green garlands for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on AMI.

Friends Ken Mitchell, left, Charles Richards, Gwen Mitchell, back left, and Debbie Richards, all in their best green attire March 17 enjoy their view of the St. Pat parade.

The West Coast Surf Shop of Holmes Beach shows its Irish island pride March 17.

Lainey Kaleta, 1, left, holds parade candy she collected with her mom, Nicole, and friends Pepper Smargisso, 5, her sisters Ruby, 4, and Maple, 1, and their mother Stephanie.