Name: Same Community - Two Open Houses
Start: 2026-11-15T13:00:00-05:00
Location: The Ridge At Crossing Creek

The Ridge At Crossing Creek

Discover Old Florida charm behind the gates at The Ridge at Crossing Creek, a gated enclave of just 138 Key West-style homes. Tour two stunning properties featuring resort-style amenities, private preserve lots, and gourmet kitchens in this tranquil community. Visitors are welcome to enter via Creekwood Blvd off SR 70 to explore BOTH OF these beautiful 3-bedroom listings. GATES WILL BE OPEN.

Local Event: Same Community - Two Open Houses

Manatee County

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Bradenton

Florida

Same Community - Two Open Houses

Discover Old Florida charm behind the gates at The Ridge at Crossing Creek, a gated enclave of just 138 Key West-style homes....

Manatee Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting and Program

📜 Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 
🕙 10:15 AM – 12:30 PM EST 
💻 Hybrid – Zoom and In-person at Manatee Central Library Auditorium, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd West, Bradenton, Florida
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🔍 Program Title:
"Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search" 
Presented by Peggy Jude
What if you could search every word on every page instead of relying solely on an index? Full-text search opens new opportunities to find ancestors, family stories, and local history references buried within millions of digitized records. This session explores the major genealogy websites offering full-text search and how to search them effectively to break through research brick walls.
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🎤 About the Speaker:
Peggy Jude
is a nationally-known speaker and researcher who has been researching her family for over 40 years. She teaches in 5 genealogical areas: DNA, Genealogical Technology, Preserving Family History and Heirlooms, Methods and Records, and Swedish Genealogy. She was the co-course coordinator for the Foundations in DNA course at IGHR from 2023-2025 and regularly speaks at conferences, and to societies, across the US and Canada. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild, a graduate of ProGen, and multiple advanced genealogical institutes. Peggy holds a BS in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

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🤝 Stay After the Program!
Following the presentation, stay online for our “Members Helping Members” session — a valuable time to ask questions, collaborate, and share research strategies.
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🎟 Registration Information:
Open to the Public — Advance Registration Required 
Non-members must register at least one day in advance by emailing: 
📧 info@mgsfl.org
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❓ Questions?
Contact us at: info@mgsfl.org
We hope you’ll join us for this practical and enlightening session!

Local Event: Peggy Jude presents "Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search"

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📜 Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search
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🕙 10:15 AM – 12:30 PM EST 
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Peggy Jude presents "Every Word Matters: Finding Ancestors Through Full-Text Search"

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🗓️ November 14th, 11am to 3pm!
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