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SKCC hits the high seas with Sandfest

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts party fit for pirates with the 26th annual Sandfest at Siesta Beach.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 9:14 p.m. November 6, 2015
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Just after the sun set beyond the horizon, pirates landed at Siesta Beach for the annual Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Sandfest fundraiser. 

The pirate-themed party kicked of festivities by greeting guests with eye patches to join in on the fun. Music, libations and food awaited swashbucklers to party late into the night. 

Christian Zinser, Stacey Cole and Russel Mathis
Christian Zinser, Stacey Cole and Russel Mathis
Alex Kouvatsos from Village Cafe helps carve up a meal fit for pirates.
Alex Kouvatsos from Village Cafe helps carve up a meal fit for pirates.
Andy Daily, Wendell Jacobsen and Brian Wigelesworth
Andy Daily, Wendell Jacobsen and Brian Wigelesworth
Bob and Pam Kirscher
Bob and Pam Kirscher
Artist Dante Ferraro does a live painting of a sea turtle.
Artist Dante Ferraro does a live painting of a sea turtle.
David Herrick, Sheila and Mike Lewis, Aledia Tush
David Herrick, Sheila and Mike Lewis, Aledia Tush
Siesta Key Chamber of Membership Services Manager Desiree Hanright, Bob Kirscher, Events Manager Shawna Frank and Visitor Center and Volunteer Manager Mia Leone.
Siesta Key Chamber of Membership Services Manager Desiree Hanright, Bob Kirscher, Events Manager Shawna Frank and Visitor Center and Volunteer Manager Mia Leone.
Ed Bankemper tries on an eye patch.
Ed Bankemper tries on an eye patch.
Ellie Sharp and Bailey Mosley with the Hernando Desoto Crew.
Ellie Sharp and Bailey Mosley with the Hernando Desoto Crew.
Jake Smith and Russell Mathis
Jake Smith and Russell Mathis
Jim and Charron Reed
Jim and Charron Reed
Justin and Katrina Helmus with Janice Muri
Justin and Katrina Helmus with Janice Muri
Judy Repple included a handbag that resembled a satchel for her costume. She said her pirate name is Gizelle.
Judy Repple included a handbag that resembled a satchel for her costume. She said her pirate name is Gizelle.
Martia Corin, Claudia Nauman, Gerry and Judy Repple
Martia Corin, Claudia Nauman, Gerry and Judy Repple
Terri Bartel, Sheila, Vern and Debi Johnson, Martia Corin Claudia Nauman
Terri Bartel, Sheila, Vern and Debi Johnson, Martia Corin Claudia Nauman
Teresa Rawe and Lynn Horne take a turn in the photo booth.
Teresa Rawe and Lynn Horne take a turn in the photo booth.
Paula Wilson, Kim and Toni Geffert
Paula Wilson, Kim and Toni Geffert
Lynn and Bob Shaffer
Lynn and Bob Shaffer

 

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