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Kathy Coughlin’s hobby is making aprons, table runners, dish towels and shirts with intricate details and stitching of wine motifs. Here she is showing how one of her hand stitched towels can be used as the wrapping on a wine bottle.

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Great gift ideas were seen at the “Shell It” booth during the Bayshore Wine & Beer Fest. Owner Becky Schultz uses her shelling technique on items like wine glasses, napkin holders, plates and serving dishes.

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The WOODSMITH of Naples brought some unique pieces made out of wine bottles to the Bayshore Wine & Beer Fest. John and Laurie Smith make planters, candle holders and much more, all cut from wine bottles.

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Friends Ed and Roxanne Gillen and Ron and Tina Elkins have a great time at Bayshore Live Oak Park during the festival.

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Claudia Bruce of Peace River Distributing helps Glen Nickerson choose the right beer during the festival Oct. 13.

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Enjoying an afternoon with a little wine and music are Wendy Roland and Jay Edgerton.

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Mark and Peggy Mason came dressed the part for the Bayshore Wine & Beer Fest in Port Charlotte Oct. 13.

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State Farm Insurance agent Patrice Weston, right, and staff members Jeri Hart and Kim Cruz were on hand at the festival.

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Music at the festival was provided by Clique, a band featuring Jimmy Messina and Christy Della-Camera.

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The Artful Etcher’s Charles and Carol Bradley engrave or etch any type of glass item for customers. Charles Bradley shows Ron Goding his catalog of pieces during the festival.

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Angela Leedy didn’t mind waiting in line to try some of the new wines served by Lisa Spanninger at the Mango Bistro tent. Owners Marie Laforge and Ricardo Ruggiero from Englewood brought in some great wines for the festival.