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Lemon Bay Fest. 2010

Englewood History with Zest

The week of February 6 - 13 was the Lemon Bay Fest week designated Englewood History with Zest, designed to provide information about the history and events that make up the community. Some of the programs and events presented were:
Daily cruises on Lemon Bay from 2 -3:30 every day.
A Youth Photo Contest.
A live radio drama at the Historic Green Street Church.
Quilting and craft demonstrations at the Lemon Bay Woman's Club.
Talks. demonstrations and films at the Elsie Quirk and the Englewood Charlotte Libraries
Walking tours of the Lemon Bay Park.

The week culminated with the Cracker Fair at the Pioneer Park on Dearborn Street presented by the Lemon Bay Historical Society.

Weather conditions this year were below the average for this time of the year but, nevertheless, the attendance at the events were still very respectable. In the afternoon the sun came out, warmed up the event and the crowd increased.

About 35 vendors displayed their wares or gave out information about their business. Mark Chapman, above right, is the Editor of the Englewood Edge - Englewood's only on-line newspaper.

The Lemon Dessert Contest kicked off at noon and, after the judges completed their duties, free samples were available on a first come, first served basis.

Donald Platt is Englewood's Elder Statesman, having been born and raised here over 90 years ago. Don's portrait is painted on the wall of Vino Loco.

Mike Reid is flanked by his father-in-law Jim Sears on his left and Donald Platt on his right.

Mike owns and operates Reid Tree Service and carves Tiki's with a chain saw for sale at events.

Mike can be contacted at (941) 473-8733.