MANATEE COUNTY (WSNN) – The time to buy a Christmas tree is here. And you can buy one for a cause at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s Annual Christmas Tree Lot. Tomorrow marks the 67th year of this community tradition.
The tree lot is located between Publix at Westgate Shopping Center at 3913 Manatee Avenue West, and McKelvey Park in Bradenton.
It’s scheduled to run through December 17, while supplies last.
“There is no better way to end our 75th anniversary year than with our 67th Annual Christmas Tree Lot,” Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s President & CEO Dawn Stanhope said. “Last year, people were ready to get out and fill their homes with the holiday spirit and we sold out quickly. We’re expecting the same this year, so get your trees early. We look forward to seeing everyone at the tree lot.”
This weekend, the lot will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. After the opening weekend, the lot will be Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
To ensure everyone’s safety, the number of people allowed onto the lot at a time will be restricted to 20, and masks are recommended. Purchases can be made using credit or debit cards, checks, or money orders – no cash sales this year.
For more information, you can visit the organization’s website here or visit its Facebook page here.