Whitney Beach Conservancy hosts annual picnic

Residents and renters enjoyed a cookout, games and live music at their annual gathering on March 15.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 9:17 p.m. March 15, 2017
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It was an afternoon of fun and frivolity for residents and renters of Whitney Beach Conservancy.

On March 15, the complex held its annual gathering. Party-goers enjoyed hot dogs and other barbecue classics while playing games such as horseshoes and bean bag toss.  Dan Crawford, a songwriter, vocalist and entertainer performed for the guests as well.

Game and raffle winners won various prizes, including gift cards to Longboat Massage and Design 2000.

Whitney Beach Conservancy board members Herman Kruegle, Barney Bauernschmidt, Neil Blume, Jack Crain and Art Tankersley
Whitney Beach Conservancy board members Herman Kruegle, Barney Bauernschmidt, Neil Blume, Jack Crain and Art Tankersley
Dan Crawford, a vocalist and entertainer, performed throughout the event.
Dan Crawford, a vocalist and entertainer, performed throughout the event.
Barbara Crain, Ray Maloni and Art Tankersley
Barbara Crain, Ray Maloni and Art Tankersley
Jean Gorham and Sally and Charlie Mott
Jean Gorham and Sally and Charlie Mott
Mary Ann Hochrein and Dick Mott
Mary Ann Hochrein and Dick Mott
Louise Kelegher and Betty Rahm
Louise Kelegher and Betty Rahm
Ron Mechlin plays a round of horseshoes during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Ron Mechlin plays a round of horseshoes during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Betty Rahm plays bean bag toss during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Betty Rahm plays bean bag toss during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Joyce Tankersley lays bean bag toss during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Joyce Tankersley lays bean bag toss during the Whitney Beach barbecue on March 15.
Neil Blume announces the game and raffle winners.
Neil Blume announces the game and raffle winners.
Herman Kruegle and Tom Cieplenski
Herman Kruegle and Tom Cieplenski

 

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