Snooty birthday bash a great day

Miracle McLaughlin, 4, and Jewelette McLaughlin pose with a painting sign of Snooty. Hundreds of children and adults wish Snooty the manatee a happy birthday Saturday at Parker Aquarium. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com

What a wonderful experience! “Snooty’s Birthday Bash” brought out so many wonderful people: families, moms/dads/children of all ages, grandparents, and aunts/uncles!

Speaking as a volunteer working inside the museum, I would like to commend all of the visitors, volunteers and staff for a fantastic day. Everyone I encountered wore a smile, gave a greeting and so many “thank you’s” were heard. I guess one might be able to say “Snooty brings out the best in everyone!”

Carole Brigham

Bradenton

This story was originally published August 5, 2016 at 8:33 AM with the headline "Snooty birthday bash a great day."

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