Bad sale, community appeals for return of artwork

The Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage is appealing to the public for help in recovering a painting mistakenly sold during a garage sale at 4527 123 St. W., Cortez. The painting was created by Anna Dean Fulford and depicts Tink and Edith Wilson Fulford at work on a dock in the fishing village. FISH is asking for information that might lead to the painting’s recovery. If recovered, the painting will be returned to the Fulford family. People with information can call A.P. Bell Fish Co. at 941-794-1249. Islander Photo: Courtesy Karen Bell