Privateers award scholarships

Scholarships were awarded by the Anna Maria Island Privateers before the June 30 Bradenton Marauders baseball game.

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

BRADENTON - The Anna Maria Island Privateers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping kids in the community, awarded scholarships on the field before the June 30 Bradenton Marauders baseball game against the Clearwater Thrashers.

The Privateers hold fundraising events throughout the year with two primary goals - to fund Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in the area and to fund scholarships for students.

2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Jessica Burdette of Bradenton - attending the University of Florida

Demi Lance of Bradenton - attending the University of Florida

Isabella Pasquale of Bradenton - attending the University of Florida

Laila Singer of Holmes Beach - attending the University of North Florida

RENEWAL RECIPIENTS, $750

Carissa Bailey of Bradenton - attending the University of Florida (Theresa Kunze

Sandpiper Memorial Scholarship)

Gabe French of Parrish - attending the University of Central Florida (Drift In/ AMI Scholarship)

Keile O'Dell of Palmetto - attending Southeastern University (Drift In/AMI Scholarship)

FIRST RESPONDERS SCHOLARSHIPS, $500

Medical - Courtney Bauer of Parrishattending the University of South Florida (Drift In/AMI Scholarship)