Spyder Broussard promised he had not touched the food that was about to be served to 250 guests at the 10th annual Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil held July 15 at Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch.
Even though the event bears his name, Broussard said it wasn't because he can cook Cajun delicacies.
"Tommy's the cook," said Broussard of Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber.
Even so, it was Broussard who used to host a huge annual party ... a low country boil ... at his Sarasota home. Klauber, a good friend, would attend.
"Tommy said, 'Why not hold it (at Polo Grill and Bar)? It's been here ever since."
Broussard said the only reason his name remains on the event is because, "I'm the only real Cajun around."
"We started this because there was nothing happening during the summer," Klauber said. "As long as people keep coming, we will keep doing it."
Polo Grill and Bar owner and chef Tommy Klauber and Spyder Broussard get ready to serve up Cajun delights.
East County's Ed Rasys, Lakewood Ranch's David Marshall, Polo Grill co-owner Jaymie Klauber, Lakewood Ranch's Terri Gaglardi and East County's Lynn Rasys.
Ryan Langley of the Gumbo Boogie Band tickles the ivory.
Cajun items were served buffet style so those who attended could load up their plates.
Lakewood Ranch's Nancy Morningstar and Bradenton's Sheila Noyes lift a glass before heading for the buffet line.
Baked oysters bienville was one of the many specialties served.
Lucius Bonner of East County serves himself some gumbo. It was his third year at the event.
East County's Sharon Trepiccione takes on a muffaletta at the Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil.
That's watermelon mixed with feta together in a salad.
Clearwater's Paul Rebokus and Lisa Estes and East County's Jennifer Rebokus-Scott and Doug Scott take in their first Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil.
Sarasota's Liz Bibler gets ready for Round One.
Joanie Bolden of Parrish digs into the boiled shrimp. She has been to six of the events.
