PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Octo-Paw-Fest

Ashley Banks Matthes talks about SDA and her father's recent passing Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

Susie Chinn sits with Carmen and Victoria Blair Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.

Joan Woods, Bobbie Tuccinardi, Janet Strauser and Jeris Tuccinardi

Over 100 people can out and enjoyed to a sit down, vegetarian dinner Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

German decorations were all around at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiquiri Deck on SIesta Key.

Marion Lieb, Brett Eisemann, Joe Leib and Derek Eisemann

Russell Matthes poses with his mother, Elise.

Carolyn Repeta and Maryanne Conlan

Bruno Repta came decked out in a German hat and brought his own bier stein hurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

Catherine and Saylor, 8, Ellis enjoy some treats from the A Taste of Germany table Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

Shelia Lackey and Brad Stewart

Some of the animals up that are up for adoption were put on boards around the auction tables at the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

People gathered around the silent auction tables and enjoyed the nice night outside Thurday, Oct. 6 during the 11th annual Okto-Paw-Fest at the Daiqiuri Deck on SIesta Key.

Mary Jo and Ron Bopp

Samantha Coyle and Matt Cannon

Manuel and Tanja Hofmann of A Taste of Germany.