Families find fun at Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

By Ian Swaby
| 5:00 p.m. March 30, 2024

Isabelle Urfer, 3, sorts through Easter eggs.

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Every area has its own Easter traditions, and for some residents one has been the Easter Egg Hunt held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce at the Siesta Key Chapel.

"This has become an annual tradition for our family," said Melissa Morinello. "We look forward to it, and I think the Chamber of Commerce does an amazing job putting it on every year."

Held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, the event featured games and and activities, including Easter crafts, live animals and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

Marisa Merlino, promotion and event manager for the chamber, said the event sees the community truly becoming involved each year, with organizations like Kiwanis and Girl Scouts participating.

She also acknowledged the important role of Siesta Key Chapel in making the event possible.

"We work very closely with them so we really appreciate them letting us have it here and being so supportive of this event two years in a row," Merlino said. "It's the perfect venue, especially for the kids with the shade, so we really couldn't do it without them."

Mac Rogowski, 1, enjoys stacking the cones used in a ring toss game.

Harper Skibicki, 2, grows her collection of eggs.

Danielle Rosaire showcases Dash the sloth.

Amelia Sharps, 1, of Newport News, Virginia, participated in her first Easter Egg hunt while visiting her grandparents Kim and Vince Sharps.

Felix Johansson, 2, the Easter Bunny, Oliver Johannson, 5, Linnea Johansson, 6, Hilary Johansson and infant Elsa Johansson.

Amelia Johnson, 6 and Saylor Thompson, 6 look over the results of an egg hunt.

Debbie LaMarca, Carrie Thompson, Harlowe Thompson, 3, Abe Thompson, 4-month-old Sophie Thompson and Gino LaMarca

Ava Peterman, 6 and Brooklyn Layman, 5 work on a paper Easter Bunny craft.

Gator-John Kenyon hands Cringer the alligator over to Shelby Williamson, 13.

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Ian Swaby

Ian Swaby is the Sarasota neighbors writer for the Observer. Ian is a Florida State University graduate of Editing, Writing, and Media and previously worked in the publishing industry in the Cayman Islands.