The residences' 41st annual parade brought the luck of the Irish to Longboat Key.
By
Katie Johns
| 8:21 p.m. March 17, 2017
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When you can’t be in Dublin for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, you have to bring the parade to you.
And that’s exactly what Gulfshore and Twin Shores did on March 17. The two complexes hosted their 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which included appearances from both St. Patrick and Uncle Sam. From singing and dancing to green beer and gold coins, the parade had all the bases covered.
After the parade, residents enjoyed corned beef sandwiches, green beer and other snacks while playing games and enjoying the sunny weather. Later, winners for best golf cart or float, best costume and best miscellaneous participants were announced.
Kay Heigle, who dressed up as a leprechaun and sat in her very own pot of gold, said the parade is her favorite part of the day.
“I like to see what people come up with as far as decorations as costumes,” she said.
Logan Wise and Ken Reitz
Phyllis George, Barbara Long, Mary Ann Dye, Kathy Enneper, Lynn Neiting, Brian Patton, Sallie Bolton, Louise Claussen, Helen Adair and Margie Tonner
Mary Webber, Susie Nett, Kathi Mccauley, Linda Zampino and Pattie Glynn
Jim Lee and Elaine Rufener
Bill Tow and Kyler Underwood, 10
Steve Bolton pours green beers for the crowd.
Les and Sam Beggs
Marilyn Fleming, Ann Dolan and Nancy Collins
Grand Marshal Art Steward and Bill Allen
Jim Kryway was one of the drummers for The Blarney Brunch
Kay Heigle dressed as a leprechaun with a pot of gold.
“Paddy-O Furniture Drill Team” performed a short routine during the parade.
Jackie Winter and Joe Zampino
The Blarney Bunch performed various routines throughout the parade.
The Blarney Bunch performed various routines throughout the parade.
The Blarney Bunch performed various routines throughout the parade.
Tom McCarthy waves to the crowd.
“Paddy-O Furniture Drill Team” performed a short routine during the parade.
Nancy Kryway
Stephen Richer, Laurie Smith and Karen Kroll sing and dance following the parade.
Warren Cotty and Don Whiston
Kathy and Arthur Doyle
Charlene Tierney, Maryann Lavenia and Kathy McCauley
Mitch Morgan, Rick Dania and Brian Darton
Janice Daughton, Carol Bauer, Randy Bauer, Judy Bauer
