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PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the 1970s - Sandfest 2011


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. November 4, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the 1970s - Sandfest 2011
Gregory and Veronica Bever pose with Kay Kouvatsos by the funky timeline at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Gregory and Veronica Bever pose with Kay Kouvatsos by the funky timeline at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Lynn and Bob Shaffer pose between Sheila and Mike Lewis at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Lynn and Bob Shaffer pose between Sheila and Mike Lewis at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Seana Doyle, Stacy Gonzalez, Samantha Coyle and Rachel Matthes worked the bar in their 1970s attire.
Seana Doyle, Stacy Gonzalez, Samantha Coyle and Rachel Matthes worked the bar in their 1970s attire.
Jan Mildurn and Jane Reeves
Jan Mildurn and Jane Reeves
Tyler Thompson serving up shrimp.
Tyler Thompson serving up shrimp.
Rafael and Kelly Monebero
Rafael and Kelly Monebero
Hundreds of people came out and caught disco fever at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Hundreds of people came out and caught disco fever at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Andy Reeves, Paula Griffin and Gene Korienck
Andy Reeves, Paula Griffin and Gene Korienck
Cathy Smith and Debbie Ponder came dressed in some crazy tie-dye, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Cathy Smith and Debbie Ponder came dressed in some crazy tie-dye, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Jordan Mazur and Alana Tomasso
Jordan Mazur and Alana Tomasso
June Howell and her disco ball earrings.
June Howell and her disco ball earrings.
Kevin Cooper
Kevin Cooper
The funky entry from the beach into the pavilion.
The funky entry from the beach into the pavilion.
Bernie and Jim Gottschalk
Bernie and Jim Gottschalk
DJ Christian Zinser had fun spinning some old tunes and encouraging people to dance.
DJ Christian Zinser had fun spinning some old tunes and encouraging people to dance.
A disco themed table topper.
A disco themed table topper.
This bike was one of the most prized items at the silent auction at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
This bike was one of the most prized items at the silent auction at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Brianna Hair, 9
Brianna Hair, 9
Tess Herschman and Jacqueline Abney
Tess Herschman and Jacqueline Abney
Claudia and Ray Tenhundfeld
Claudia and Ray Tenhundfeld

 

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