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Although daytime beach parties are the most
popular, the beach is an excellent location for
evening parties. To avoid surprises, check with
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation to get the
scoop on regulations, laws and fees for use of any
facilities.
Due to its informal nature, a beach party is very
easy to organize. Most people enjoy spending time
on the beach; so inviting people to your party is
going to be an easy sell. For a spur of the moment
beach party, make some phone calls, send out
e-mails or post your invitations to your favorite
social networking website.
If you plan your beach party in advance, you can
get really creative with your invitations. For
example, for a children’s party, you could combine
a colorful pail with the invitation tucked in with
some seashells and beach toys. Children or adults
will enjoy the intrigue of a message tucked inside
a bottle. If you’re computer savvy, there are many
websites with ideas and pictures you can use to
make elegant invitations for your beach party. Use
your imagination and create the ideal invitation
to suit your tastes and needs.
Even though the beach is great fun, it is not
without its challenges. Sunburn and wind are
almost inevitable parts of the beach party. Come
prepared with SPF30 or higher sunscreen. For best
results, apply it about 30 minutes prior to
arriving at the beach and re-apply it every 30
minutes or as needed after swimming.
Cooking at the Beach
Having a meal prepared on a grill or a picnic
spread at the beach is good as it gets, but for
safety’s sake, do most of your food preparation at
home. Follow the basic rule of keeping “cold food
cold and hot food hot.” Bring plenty of water to
avoid dehydration on the beach.
With a little planning, you can make your next day
or evening at the beach a fabulous memory.
For more information about beaches and facilities
in the Venice and Sarasota County area, visit
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation’s Website at
www.ParksOnline.scgov.net.
Call 941-861-7275.
Checklist for a Beach Party
Add your own ideas
to the list below:
Before the Party:
__ Invitations
For the Party:
__ Tablecloth and
clips
__ Paper products
__ Plastic utensils
__ Plastic stemware
__ Paper umbrellas
__ Flower leis
__ Domed food
covers
__ Wet wipes
In the Evening:
__ Citronella
candles
__ Bug spray
__ Lanterns
__ Luminaries
__ Flashlight
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