Seafood, music star at Coquina festival

The Billy Rice Band performs on the main stage with the Longboat Pass Bridge as a backdrop Jan. 25 at the Coquina Seafood Festival at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Rice is a former islander who once owned the Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria. Islander Photo: Jack Elka

Danielle Joseph serves a plate of fresh seafood to a customer during the Coquina Seafood Festival Jan. 23 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The three-day festival, held through Jan. 25, featured seafood and other menu items, live music and an arts-and-crafts marketplace. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

Festivalgoers browse the food stands during the Coquina Seafood Festival at Coquina Beach Jan. 23 in Bradenton Beach. The three-day festival, held through Jan. 25, featured seafood and other menu items, live music and an arts-and-crafts marketplace. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

Dana Lawrence, Tom McNulty and Johnny Mac of Prodigal Sons perform on the main stage during the Coquina Seafood Festival at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Prodigal Sons opened the festival, which also featured performances by Westbound and Down, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, Jack’D Up, Kettle of Fish, 22N, Luna and the Warriors, Phoenix5, the Dr. Dave Band, Damon Fowler and The Billy Rice Band. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

Ranford Baker of Baker’s Creative Arts out of West Palm Beach carves a sculpture o during the Coquina Seafood Festival Jan. 23 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson

Jeff Battaglia, event supervisor for Caribbean Moonshine, explains flavor options to a customer at the Coquina Seafood Festival Jan. 23 at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. Islander Photo: Robert Anderson