The
premier arts event in South Shore, the
Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival
was a rousing success when held last
March 11 and 12. Thousands came
to the Festival grounds in
Apollo Beach for fun, food, and to
celebrate the visual, performing, and culinary
arts.
(Click here to see a Festival video!)
For 2006 a cadre of national and
international artists and craftsmen exhibited their work
to thousands of Festival attendees.
Our Festival featured:
over 100 juried artists selected for talent and creativity.
(See our Online Gallery below for a
sample of their work!)
art in a wide range of media including
painting, sculpture, woodworking,
photography, and jewelry making.
a Children's Creativity Center with
hands-on crafts.
the "Magical Moments" children's
activity place featuring face painting, story telling, games for
little ones, hair beading, puppet shows,
gymnastics demonstrations, and the
ever-popular Boopsie da Clown with his
magic tricks and balloon art for kids.
the Young at Art exhibit, a competitive
exhibition featuring the artwork of
youngsters from across Hillsborough
County.
the Culinary Arts Competition featuring a
live culinary contest between groups of
highly talented high school students and
reviewed by a panel of professional
judges.
(Click here to
see more about our Culinary Arts events!)
Culinary professionals giving tips on
shopping, food preparation, and
nutrition.

Entertainment featuring "Lester
Freeman and D Band"! Lester is an
original member of the Soul Brothers
Six, best known for their super-hit
"Some Kind of Wonderful". A
resident of Apollo Beach, he performs in
various night clubs in Tampa and Las
Vegas. At the 2006 Festival Lester
had the crowds standing on their feet
and dancing across the grounds with his
own music and the music of his friends.
a Patrons Program for the art
enthusiast, including a special Festival
Preview Party where Patrons could meet
our artists and the Festival organizers.
a free shuttle service to the TECO
Manatee Viewing Center to see manatees
and other wildlife in their habitat.
a wide variety of food and beverage
vendors including an open-air bistro for
beer and lively conversation.
Now in our 14th
year, the Festival has developed a great
reputation among artists, art
professionals, and the public. This
year we have a truly exceptional group
of national and international exhibitors
ready to showcase their talents for
you! Join us on March 11 and 12 at the
Festival grounds just north of Apollo
Beach on US 41. For more
information call the Chamber office at
(813) 645-1366 or email us at
abeachcham@verizon.net.

GOLD SPONSORS 
Hillsborough Board of
County Commissioners/County Tourist Development
Council
Tampa Electric/TECO Energy
Tampa Tribune/South Shore News
SILVER
SPONSORS
Mosaic
Newland Communities
South Bay Hospital
The Resort & Club at Little Harbor
BRONZE
SPONSORS
Apollo Beach Air, LLC
CONTRIBUTING
SPONSORS
A Ability Professional Business
Services
Cecil Martin, Pesco Pest Control
Colonial Bank
East Bay Insurance
First Community Bank of America
Gold Bank
Jack Black, New Horizon Realty
Pearson Capital, Inc.
South Shore Mortgage & Affiliates
Square One Inspection Services
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
FRIEND OF THE ARTS
Iggy Biggy Bagels and Sandwiches
Judy Woodrum, Century 21 Beggins
Enterprises
Kent Ortiz, Coldwell Banker, Dolphin
Realty
The Apollo Beach Manatee Arts
Festival for 2006 would not have been
possible without the tireless efforts of
many, many Festival volunteers.
The Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce
wishes to thank all its volunteers for
the countless hours of their time given
to insuring our Festival is a quality
arts event.
Online Gallery
Artists Appearing at the Festival
(Click on an Image
for a Larger View)
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Carol Parsley
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Don McCullough
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Marita Parisi
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Roxanne Tobiason
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Lynn Kavanaugh
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William Garvin
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Robert Mier
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Victor Baisley
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Terry Spitzack
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Tamara Rejimbal
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Barbara DeTullio
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Mauricio Rozo
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Ronnie Belden
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Gary Bobofchak
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Ronald Lemoine
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Carol Parsley
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William Garvin
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Don McCullough
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Gary Bobofchak
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Peter Gerbert
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Herbert Hoffer
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Kimberly Coy
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Marita Parisi
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Mick Hutchinson
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Monika Watson
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Nels Johnson
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Patricia Bergman
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Peter Gerbert
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Herbert Hoffer
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Shirley Suski
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Kimberly Coy
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Kevin Webb
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Rob Weingartner
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Ronnie Belden
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