Building a July 4th tradition on the beach

A Busciglio Family and Friends Pyramid kids-only pyramid July 4. The Busciglio pyramid photo is keeping the tradition of a July 4 photo going for five generations since 1996 with the only exception being 2020 due to COVID-19. This year’s pyramids shaped up on Oak Avenue in Anna Maria. The pyramid had its largest group of participants in 2005 with 109 family members and friends, all on the beach for a family wedding at the Sandbar Restaurant, and included bride and groom. Beginning in 2022 and this year, the younger generation built a kids-only version. Islander Photo: Courtesy Dina Busciglio Sheridan