Mike and Missy Minton, Charlene Koblegard, Katie Enns and Katie James

Supporters came out to the Pelican Yacht Club to kick off the Center’s 20th anniversary. Guests enjoyed an up-close encounter with resident sea stars and urchins from the touch tank used in outreach programs for the community and schools; a pictorial exhibit; and a nautically inspired vignette from the Vanishing Mermaid Gift Shop. The fundraising gala, “Manatee Magic 2016,” will be held at MOEC on Nov. 5.

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