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PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 5, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
Harry Baker, Allison Baker, Lisa Beetham and Joel Beetham
Harry Baker, Allison Baker, Lisa Beetham and Joel Beetham
Jen Cortez and Marti Maxim
Jen Cortez and Marti Maxim
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper came dressed in character as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke from Fantasy Island.
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper came dressed in character as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke from Fantasy Island.
Eileen Parkison, Eric Resker, Bob Parkison and Lourdes Ramirez
Eileen Parkison, Eric Resker, Bob Parkison and Lourdes Ramirez
Tony Aveni and son Chris Aveni pose in front of their Surf Side Free Ride vintage Volkswagen vehicle.
Tony Aveni and son Chris Aveni pose in front of their Surf Side Free Ride vintage Volkswagen vehicle.
Bob and Pat Jackson
Bob and Pat Jackson
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Manager Jaqueline Abney
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Membership Services Manager Jaqueline Abney
Joan Woods volunteers at the silent auction table.
Joan Woods volunteers at the silent auction table.
Ukumelee band musicians Dan Garrido and Ryan Spainhower played at the celebration.
Ukumelee band musicians Dan Garrido and Ryan Spainhower played at the celebration.
Carin Larson, Curt Larson, Skip Halsey and Carolyn Francis
Carin Larson, Curt Larson, Skip Halsey and Carolyn Francis
Patti McDonough and Lynn Guaresimo collect raffle ticket money.
Patti McDonough and Lynn Guaresimo collect raffle ticket money.
Partygoers bid on donated silent auction items.
Partygoers bid on donated silent auction items.
Tina Funai and Trisha Miller.
Tina Funai and Trisha Miller.
Lois and Ken Seropian
Lois and Ken Seropian
Partygoers enjoyed a catered dinner.
Partygoers enjoyed a catered dinner.

 

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