Spring 2018 THE NEW BARKER 89 www.TheNewBarker.com THE ANNUAL HOLMES BEACH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE showcased the locals’ dogs, many riding in elaborately decorated golf carts.That, you see, is how many of the Anna Maria Island residents get around.This town loves its dogs. Be sure to check out their 15th Annual Canine Halloween Costume Contest near Halloween in October. O’Brien’s Irish Pub. There were some very handsome dogs at O’Brien’s Irish Pub’s St. Puppy’s Day celebration,Tampa on North Dale Mabry Highway. OBriensIrishTampa.com - Photographs by Fernanda Branco. ST. PUPPY’S DAY IN TAMPA Special thanks to one of our dedicated rover reporters, Fernanda Branco,The New Barker was represented at two Tampa dog-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events - on the same day: The Landing Bar and Grill, Valrico and O’Brien’s Irish Pub on North Dale Mabry in Tampa. Both businesses are very dog friendly, by the way. The Landing Bar and Grill. There was a big costume contest with prizes. Proceeds benefited 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue. As always Fifi, with the Chihuahua of Tampa Bay Meet Up Group, looked stunning in her sea of green dress. Sofia, a 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue adoptable. TheLandingValrico.com 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue,Valrico - 4LuckyDogs.org Getting to nose you, getting to nose all about you. (Far left) Asher (toy Australian Shepherd) and Suri (mini Australian Shepherd) enjoy cruising on a float during the annual Holmes Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 18th. (Near left): Sophie, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Rover reporting and photography by AnneYarbrough. St. Patrick’s Day anna maria island valrico & tampa