Tag Archives: 4H

Daphne Christmas Parade 2009

Posted on December 9, 2009 by

Our 4H club had a float in the Daphne Christmas parade this year.  The members worked hard decorating it to no theme in particular; just Christmas.  They wrapped lights around the sides of the trailer which was pulled behind a … Continue reading →

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October on Siesta Key 2009

Posted on September 29, 2009 by

I’ve had a lot of searches on my blog for things to do around Siesta Key this October.  Well, sadly I’m not there this October but I can still report what is going on.  Here’s the list of all the … Continue reading →

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Sarasota County Fair

Posted on March 17, 2009 by

My boys are 4H exhibitors at the County Fair. It was a lot of fun for them to put their projects together and even more fun, it seems, to see their projects on display. They made pillows, clay items, photography, … Continue reading →

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Salt Water Fish Tank part 1

Posted on November 14, 2008 by

The boys had a microscope workshop today with their 4H group.  Keith Wilson, from the Extension office, taught the class.  Before looking at the samples he had brought with him (crabs, fish, plankton, seaweed), he gave instruction on how to … Continue reading →

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Busy Fall Weekend On and Around Siesta Key Oct 31-Nov 2, 2008

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

I like fall festivals.  So I thought I’d write about what’s happening around town this weekend: Halloween weekend.  There seem to haunted houses set up everywhere you look and I’ve mentioned them in past posts so lets move on to … Continue reading →

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Jellyfish

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

I’ve been wanting to write about jellyfish so here goes:  I’ve stated before that there are tons of moon jellies washing ashore since the last hurricane.  They’re pretty big, too.  I took the boys on a 4H field trip last Friday … Continue reading →

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Things to do on and around Siesta Key

Posted on September 23, 2008 by

Ever notice how once September arrives there is something to do every weekend? Summers in FL, I’ve noticed, are dull if you’re looking for festivals, parties, or special events. Then the weather starts getting perfect and the northern visitors start … Continue reading →

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