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Sarasota Veteran Al Seidman Celebrates 100th Birthday

FOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 29, 20252 min1,326 views
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A Century of Life

  • πŸŽ‚ Al Seidman celebrated his 100th birthday in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded by friends and community members.
  • πŸ₯³ The event was held at the Ariana Senior Living Community, marking a special milestone for the resident.

Military Service and Life Journey

  • βš“ Seidman joined the Coast Guard shortly after graduating high school and served during World War II, seeing action in Okinawa, Japan.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ After his service, he lived in New York before eventually retiring to Longboat Key.

Secrets to Longevity

  • πŸ’‘ Seidman attributes his long life to luck, healthy living, and dedication to the gym for 50 years.
  • 🍎 He also credits his wife for feeding him healthy meals for 70 years, avoiding drugs and excessive drinking.
  • πŸ’ͺ His philosophy is to live every day to the fullest until his time comes.

Community Recognition and Hobbies

  • 🧁 Known as 'the muffin man,' Seidman is also a baker and made muffins for his birthday celebration.
  • πŸ“œ The Mayor of Sarasota officially declared the day as Al Seidman Day in honor of his birthday and contributions.
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