Turtle Watch celebrates tortuga season

On May 2, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosted its annual fundraising event, Fiesta de las Tortugas.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 7:00 p.m. May 2, 2019
  • Longboat Key
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Sea turtles are tracking their way to Longboat Key’s beaches.

So to celebrate the start of turtle nesting season, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosted its annual fundraiser, Fiesta de las Tortugas, on May 2 at Cedars Tennis Resort.

As turtle enthusiasts arrived, they perused raffle items, enjoyed live music by Jessie Sliger and dined on a buffet dinner.

Sea turtle nesting season officially began on May 1 and continues until October 31. Already, Longboat Key is home to at least two nests.

Cindy Hayworth, Melissa Herron and Terri Driver
Cindy Hayworth, Melissa Herron and Terri Driver
Turtle Watch Vice President Cyndi Seamon and President Tim Thurman
Turtle Watch Vice President Cyndi Seamon and President Tim Thurman
Various raffle items lined the walls.
Various raffle items lined the walls.
Marilyn Matecun and Grace Edwards
Marilyn Matecun and Grace Edwards
Mary Dykun and Marie Guillet
Mary Dykun and Marie Guillet
Jack and Rosemary Gjeldum
Jack and Rosemary Gjeldum
Penelope Kingman and Kristen Mazzarella
Penelope Kingman and Kristen Mazzarella
Items, such as this shell frame, were part of the raffle.
Items, such as this shell frame, were part of the raffle.
Jesse Sliger performed throughout the evening.
Jesse Sliger performed throughout the evening.
Pat and Paul Wilson
Pat and Paul Wilson
Kristen Mazzarella, Cathy Wilson, Tim Thurman and Pauline Parrish
Kristen Mazzarella, Cathy Wilson, Tim Thurman and Pauline Parrish
Education demonstrations and displays were set up during the event.
Education demonstrations and displays were set up during the event.
Irina LaRose and Virginia Luke
Irina LaRose and Virginia Luke
Kathy Garcia, Lyn Haycock and Kim Roberts
Kathy Garcia, Lyn Haycock and Kim Roberts

 

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