The Great Easter Egg-pandemonium

Children sprint April 5 across the sand to collect Easter eggs at the Sandbar Seafood and Spirits restaurant in Anna Maria, as the annual Easter egg hunt begins, drawing families for a holiday tradition. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

Ronan Watts, 6, left, Colby Blake, 7, Juliette Stefanuta, 6, and Gigi Watts compare and trade candy April 5 at the Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

Geoff Chiles, left, and his uncle, Ed Chiles, former owner of the Sandbar Restaurant, pose during the Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt April 5 on the beach in Anna Maria, where attendees gathered for the annual holiday egg hunt and refreshments.

Catherine Wardega, center, and her children, Stefan, 11, and Gracie, 14, show off their Easter hats April 5 at the Sandbar Easter party. They were visiting Anna Maria Island from Nottingham in the United Kingdom.

Sandbar staff James “Turtle” Ivester, left, Chelsea Matelau and Jamie Perea take a “photo op” with the Easter Bunny April 5 at the Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt.

Eva Strom, left, and Ella Marshall show off their festive Easter hats during the April 5 Sandbar Easter Egg Hunt.