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Longboat Harbour twists at sock hop

About 80 residents gathered for a 50s-themed evening of dancing.

By Katie Johns
| 8:11 p.m. February 24, 2018

Longboat Key
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The clubhouse of Longboat Harbour was slightly transformed into a 50s diner Saturday night.

About 80 residents gathered for a sock hop- some even getting in the spirit and sporting poodle skirts and pink ladies’ jackets.

Following dinner, attendees took to the dance floor for a twist contest.

Kathy Sever, Pam Euerle, Gretchen Burns, Maureen Shea, Pat Geraci, Mary Jean Drugan, Gwen Wallin and Marcy Dice

Sharyn Ford, Janice Doherty, Tom Vitro and Gail Gilvey

Joann Mancini, Joanne Vinci and Dawn Kimberly

Karen MacIntosh, Elaine Kaufman Margie Hurwitz

Bill Burns, Larry Bateman and Rob Dice

Tom and June Morse

Christina Filkins and Barb Bellamente

Ken and Pam Euerle

Bob and Margie Clarke

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