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Dale A. Woodland
Dale Atkinson Woodland, 76, of Anna Maria, died June 28.
He was born Oct. 8, 1948, in New Brunswick, Canada, to Maxwell L. and Marguerite Woodland. He told family members that becoming a U.S. citizen was one of the greatest moments of his life.
His family immigrated to Anna Maria when Dale was a child.
He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
His father, Maxwell, served Anna Maria as mayor 1959-62 and Dale followed his example, serving the city as commissioner for eight consecutive terms, from 2004 to 2020.
He also was owner of Woodland Quality Pools.
He attended Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria.
He loved God, his family, America, Anna Maria and life in general. Some of his favorite hangout spots were the Rod & Reel Pier, Bean Point, the Anna Maria City Pier, Bortell’s Lounge, Slim’s Place and the General Store, all in Anna Maria.
The family plans to announce a service in Anna Maria, sometime this fall.
He is survived by a son, daughter-in-law and many grandchildren.