Mitch Traphagen Photo
The band near the tiki bar put down their guitars as more than 100 people gathered on the beach at Little Harbor to light up the sky for the Mary & Martha House. For the second week, Sunset Grill at Little Harbor has offered completely biodegradable lanterns to their customers for $3, with all of the proceeds going towards the Ruskin-based women’s shelter.
The crowd cheered as the first lantern heated up and slowly raised into the sky, soon appearing as a bright star in the northeastern sky. Dozens more lanterns soon followed, creating a hush among the locals and vacationers gathered as they watched the lanterns light up the sky. A few of the lanterns had names written on them, apparently in memory or support of a loved one.
The event will take place every Friday night at 9 p.m., weather permitting. For information about the Sunset Grill, visit www.sunsetgrillfl.com. For information about the Mary & Martha House, visit www.marymarthahouse.org.
