Springfest family festival brings together neighbors

The 9th annual event includes 5K, 12K races

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 12:00 a.m. March 7, 2015
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Families and neighbors came out to enjoy sunshine, music and activities at the 9th annual Springfest March 7 near Sawyer Loop Road. Festivities kicked off early in the morning with a 5K and 12K for local runners to participate.

The free family festival opened up shortly after with business vendors, music, crafts and egg hunts families to enjoy. An obstacle course for children was hosted by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office included lifting a tire, crawling and a rope climb. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sheriff's Activities League youth programs. 

Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor
Logan, Brendan and Stephanie Aiken check out the fire truck at Springfest.
Logan, Brendan and Stephanie Aiken check out the fire truck at Springfest.
Brooklyn Peters and Allvia Watts show off their face paint.
Brooklyn Peters and Allvia Watts show off their face paint.
Friends Caleb Hespe, Isaac Francis and Zachary Hespe pose in front of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.
Friends Caleb Hespe, Isaac Francis and Zachary Hespe pose in front of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office helicopter.
David Sandy and Mary Chapin groove to the sound of the band Yesterdayze at Springfest.
David Sandy and Mary Chapin groove to the sound of the band Yesterdayze at Springfest.
Edith Richman with her niece Bella Nunez.
Edith Richman with her niece Bella Nunez.
A Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office helicopter lands at Springfest.
A Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office helicopter lands at Springfest.
hn Mahrous has his face painted.
hn Mahrous has his face painted.
Deputy Lyle Kenney helps Nicholas Still flips over a tire during the obstacle course.
Deputy Lyle Kenney helps Nicholas Still flips over a tire during the obstacle course.
Reagan Foley stacks dice.
Reagan Foley stacks dice.
The band Yesterdayze plays for guests at the 9th annual Springfest.
The band Yesterdayze plays for guests at the 9th annual Springfest.

 

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