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Laurel Park parties with Tunes in the Park

Neighbors come together for semi-annual picnic at Laurel Park


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 7:15 p.m. April 11, 2015
  • Sarasota
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Music echoed from Laurel Park where residents gathered for the semi-annual Tunes in the Park on Saturday, April 11. The picnic-style event was open for all residents and friends to spend the evening enjoying the park. Guests brought dishes and desserts to share with neighbors while enjoying live music. The Al Fuller band performed several sets beneath the gazebo until late into the night for residents.

Event chair Jolie McInnis was pleased with the turnout and contributions residents made. 

"It's just an amazing community-building event. It's fun to meet your neighbors and make new ones," McInnis said.

Lillian Hafner and Ella Hanna
Lillian Hafner and Ella Hanna
Aida Matic and Teresa Chaffee
Aida Matic and Teresa Chaffee
Al Fuller performs at Tunes in the Park on Saturday, April 11.
Al Fuller performs at Tunes in the Park on Saturday, April 11.
Neighbors Al Hafner, Grego DiBona and Barbara Southard
Neighbors Al Hafner, Grego DiBona and Barbara Southard
Alice Hafner and Khera Lorraine show off their unicycles at the neighborhood picnic Tunes in the Park.
Alice Hafner and Khera Lorraine show off their unicycles at the neighborhood picnic Tunes in the Park.
Bodhi Kirschner
Bodhi Kirschner
Emily Shaw, event chair Jolie McInnis, Brian McInnis, Jeremy Cattanach, Jordan Allison and Jessica Tenbusch
Emily Shaw, event chair Jolie McInnis, Brian McInnis, Jeremy Cattanach, Jordan Allison and Jessica Tenbusch
Emily Shaw has her face painted.
Emily Shaw has her face painted.
Grego DiBona shows off the Laurel Park stickers that were given out at Tunes in the Park.
Grego DiBona shows off the Laurel Park stickers that were given out at Tunes in the Park.
Hector LaTorre, Rachel Mann and Ellen LaTorre with Shia Pet.
Hector LaTorre, Rachel Mann and Ellen LaTorre with Shia Pet.
Jude Levy, Kate Lowman, Pandora Seibert and Commissioner Eileen Normile
Jude Levy, Kate Lowman, Pandora Seibert and Commissioner Eileen Normile
Laura King with Larry and Michelle Sacora
Laura King with Larry and Michelle Sacora
Mae and Zach Hanna with Khera Lorraine and Alice Hafner
Mae and Zach Hanna with Khera Lorraine and Alice Hafner
Rich MacDonald on drums for the Al Fuller band.
Rich MacDonald on drums for the Al Fuller band.

 

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