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Latraia Savage, singer with Big Z Band, helps kick off the latest Savor the Sounds concert series.
Photo by Dana KampaBill and Debbie Ehret enjoy the first Savor the Sounds concert night of the season.
Photo by Dana KampaOpener Mike Sales welcomes concertgoers.
Photo by Dana KampaMost attendees at the first Savor the Sounds concert of the season were up and dancing before the evening's end.
Photo by Dana KampaEllen Snyder, pictured, squares off against Allyn Snyder in a round of bean bag toss.
Photo by Dana KampaThe Big Z Band headlines the inaugural Savor the Sounds concert night for the season.
Photo by Dana KampaDonna Hanvery, Janet Milliken and Jeanne Calderon start off the dancing.
Photo by Dana KampaRichard Fine, Linda Hurwitz, Kathy Sanford and Kathy Grieder booked two tables this year.
Photo by Dana KampaGeorgia Reed, owner of the Georgia Girl soul food truck since 2020, said she is glad to vend at the concert series this year.
Photo by Dana KampaDanny Hoefer rocks out on the guitar.
Photo by Dana KampaPam and Andre Sampson, Stephenie and Mark Whitfield, and Regena and Rodney Perry take in the show.
Photo by Dana KampaCommissioner Gary Coffin gives Jack Helme a toss in the air as they enjoy an evening out at the concert.
Photo by Dana KampaThe Big Z Band gets the crowd jumping with songs including "Superstition" and "Valerie."
Photo by Dana KampaLongboat Key residents shared their appreciation for an event focused on levity and togetherness at the kickoff of this season’s Savor the Sounds concert series, hosted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
The first of three shows took place March 1 at the Karon Family Pavilion, with Big Z Band headlining. Even with overcast skies, plenty of music lovers made their way toward the main stage after the 4:30 p.m. start while opener Mike Sales sang and strummed his guitar.
Sales did his best to dispel the clouds with laid-back tunes including “I Can See Clearly Now” and “Smooth” by Santana.
Concertgoers, including Kathy Sanford, said they have been eagerly looking forward to the return of the concerts.
“We came last year, and we had so much fun we’re back with two tables,” she said.
By the time the band had played Gloria Gaynor’s iconic “I Will Survive,” most attendees had gotten on their feet to dance.
Many attendees brought their own picnics, but they also had five food trucks from which to choose: Buonissimo, Charrúa, The Currywurst Truck, The Maine Line and Georgia Girl.
Georgia Reed, owner of Georgia Girl, said it was her first time being part of the concert series, and she was excited to offer her soul food-focused cuisine. She said their chicken wings in particular are the perfect finger food to enjoy while grooving to the live music.
Bank of America marketing executive Jamie Kahns said the institution wanted to come on as the presenting sponsor to facilitate an evening of fun, especially as the community continues to work on rebuilding.
“We believe in bringing the community together, so we figured this was a great way to show people Bank of America is here, and we’re proud to support the Longboat community,” she said.
