Word on the Island: What was your favorite Fall Fest aspect?

Britteny Smith, Boca Grande, Gasparilla Properties: "The beer and the laid-back atmosphere."

Rose Harper, Rotonda Heights, Key Agency employee:"I like all the little shops."

Anna Hoffman, Windward, homemaker: "The food, its variety, quality and texture. The pulled pork and shrimp skewers."

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Britteny Smith, Boca Grande, Gasparilla Properties: “The beer and the laid-back atmosphere.”

Rose Harper, Rotonda Heights, Key Agency employee:“I like all the little shops.”

Anna Hoffman, Windward, homemaker: “The food, its variety, quality and texture. The pulled pork and shrimp skewers.”

Jim Harper, Rotonda Heights, handyman: “I just like coming to the island, be it by boat, by car or by scooter.”

Nick Hoffman, Windward, carpenter: “I like the laid-back atmosphere. The swordfish was the best dish.”

Jim Harper, Rotonda Heights, handyman: "I just like coming to the island, be it by boat, by car or by scooter."

Nick Hoffman, Windward, carpenter: "I like the laid-back atmosphere. The swordfish was the best dish."