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PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Octo-Paw-Fest


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 6, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Octo-Paw-Fest
Ashley Banks Matthes talks about SDA and her father's recent passing Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Ashley Banks Matthes talks about SDA and her father's recent passing Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Susie Chinn sits with Carmen and Victoria Blair Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.
Susie Chinn sits with Carmen and Victoria Blair Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.
Joan Woods, Bobbie Tuccinardi, Janet Strauser and Jeris Tuccinardi
Joan Woods, Bobbie Tuccinardi, Janet Strauser and Jeris Tuccinardi
Over 100 people can out and enjoyed to a sit down, vegetarian dinner Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Over 100 people can out and enjoyed to a sit down, vegetarian dinner Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
German decorations were all around at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.
German decorations were all around at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.
Marion Lieb, Brett Eisemann, Joe Leib and Derek Eisemann
Marion Lieb, Brett Eisemann, Joe Leib and Derek Eisemann
Russell Matthes poses with his mother, Elise.
Russell Matthes poses with his mother, Elise.
Carolyn Repeta and Maryanne Conlan
Carolyn Repeta and Maryanne Conlan
Bruno Repta came decked out in a German hat and brought his own bier stein hurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Bruno Repta came decked out in a German hat and brought his own bier stein hurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Catherine and Saylor, 8, Ellis enjoy some treats from the A Taste of Germany table Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Catherine and Saylor, 8, Ellis enjoy some treats from the A Taste of Germany table Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Shelia Lackey and Brad Stewart
Shelia Lackey and Brad Stewart
Some of the animals up that are up for adoption were put on boards around the auction tables at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Some of the animals up that are up for adoption were put on boards around the auction tables at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
People gathered around the silent auction tables and enjoyed the nice night outside Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
People gathered around the silent auction tables and enjoyed the nice night outside Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.
Mary Jo and Ron Bopp
Mary Jo and Ron Bopp
Samantha Coyle and Matt Cannon
Samantha Coyle and Matt Cannon
Manuel and Tanja Hofmann of A Taste of Germany.
Manuel and Tanja Hofmann of A Taste of Germany.

 

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