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Neighbors take in Tunes in the Park

Laurel Park Neighbors Association hosts Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 16.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:18 a.m. April 17, 2016
  • Sarasota
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Music echoed throughout the neighborhood of Laurel Park Saturday night for Tunes in the Park. 

The semi-annual event is a chance for neighbors to come together, share a dish and take in local musicians. Neighbors walked from their home to the park located on Laurel Street for the event. Guests all contributed to the potluck with main dishes, appetizers and desserts. 

Entertainment for the evening was provided by Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots a retro-rockabilly made up of guitarist Ted Stevens, Butch Alan on bass and Joe Hendricks on drums. 

Ken Molnar dances with his pup Sara
Ken Molnar dances with his pup Sara
Hundreds of residents gathered at Laurel Park to take in some tunes and mingle with neighbors.
Hundreds of residents gathered at Laurel Park to take in some tunes and mingle with neighbors.
MegMetcalf, Emily Shaw with Shrimpy and Brian McInnis.
MegMetcalf, Emily Shaw with Shrimpy and Brian McInnis.
Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman with Kate Lowman and Ginger Mermin
Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman with Kate Lowman and Ginger Mermin
Lisa Woodman and Shawn Miller
Lisa Woodman and Shawn Miller
Cathy and Don Baillie
Cathy and Don Baillie
Jill Kowal, Elissa Bello and Jane Hoffman
Jill Kowal, Elissa Bello and Jane Hoffman
Louis and Maxine Pintchuck
Louis and Maxine Pintchuck
Joe Hendricks on drums for the band Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots
Joe Hendricks on drums for the band Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots
Butch Alan
Butch Alan
Ted Stevens performs along side the Doo-Shots.
Ted Stevens performs along side the Doo-Shots.
Anthony and Kelly Bose
Anthony and Kelly Bose
Alana Derowe
Alana Derowe
Barbara Southard and Grego Dibona
Barbara Southard and Grego Dibona
Guests brought dishes and desserts to share.
Guests brought dishes and desserts to share.
Hundreds of residents gathered at Laurel Park to take in some tunes and mingle with neighbors.
Hundreds of residents gathered at Laurel Park to take in some tunes and mingle with neighbors.

 

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