The residence hosted a farewell party on April 19.
By
Katie Johns
| 10:01 p.m. April 19, 2017
Longboat Key
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As sure as the seasons change, Longboat Key snowbirds head back north for the summer.
On April 19, Seaplace hosted a farewell party for its resident snowbirds to wish them smooth sailing. As the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico, residents mingled on the clubhouse’s back patio.
The “Smooth Sailing at Sunset” party included a dinner catered by Alpine Steakhouse and live music by local artist BC Hathaway, whose rendition of “Margaritaville” brought a dozen residents to their feet and prompted cheers and applause from everyone else.
Event committee members Pat Stusek, Gloria Long, Mary Del Pup, Peggy Jelinek and Susan Pariseau
Sonja Ellis is all smiles as she dances to BC Hathaway' s rendition of “Margaritaville.”
Warren Trakus, Pat Helmuth, Gary and Suzie Kemper, Alan and Eileen Goulder, Debbie Andy and Sue Trakus
Jane and Roy Gonzales
BC Hathaway performed for Seaplace residents all evening long. His cover of “Margaritaville” inspired partygoers to dance.
Phil and Ronnie Levine, Jerry and Arlene Schwartz, Mary Ellen Licklider and John and Sonja Ellis
Earl and Irene Hagman
Bob and Lisa Dixon
Marilyn Lami and Roselyn Erickson
Elizabeth and John Park, Ralph Liebstein and Arlene Levy
Seaplace residents enjoyed beef tenderloin, snapper, green beans and au gratin potatoes from Alpine Steakhouse.
Sitting: Vilma and Armen Del Pup; standing: Tom, Angie, Mary and Gino Del Pup
Pat and Dick Stusek and Darryl and Peggy Jelinek
John Ellis twirls Sonja Ellis around the dance floor during Seaplace’s farewell to snowbirds party.
