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Palmetto holiday boat parade logistics sadly lacking

As the sun sets, boats wait near the Bradenton Yacht Club in Palmetto Saturday night for the 18th year of the holiday boat parade on Manatee River.TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald
As the sun sets, boats wait near the Bradenton Yacht Club in Palmetto Saturday night for the 18th year of the holiday boat parade on Manatee River.TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald ttompkins@bradenton.com

Oh, Palmetto!

I've read several articles about Palmetto's desire to be included in "the loop" when it comes to scheduling special events.

Well, my husband and I along with another couple and two toddlers situated ourselves on your side of the bridge for the holiday boat parade. Several hundred people joined us. The bathrooms there were disgusting, filthy floors, no toilet paper or soap.

Lesson No. 1 in special events: restrooms/Port-a-Potties.

So, needless to say, I won't be bringing my business to your side of the bridge any time soon.

Susan Carluccio

Bradenton

This story was originally published December 30, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Palmetto holiday boat parade logistics sadly lacking ."

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