Obamas Prepare For Last Vineyard Vacation As First Family

BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and his family are beginning their seventh and final vacation on Martha's Vineyard as first family.

The Obamas officially arrive Saturday to start a two-week vacation.

The family has summered every August on the famous resort island off Cape Cod in Massachusetts since Obama took office in 2009, except in 2012 when he was campaigning for re-election.

President Obama and his daughters, Malia and Sasha, at Nancy's on Martha's Vineyard in 2009. (Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images)

Rhonda Backus, a lifelong island resident, says she appreciates that the family generally keeps a low profile during their stay.

Nancy Gardella, head of the local chamber of commerce, says businesses will miss the buzz the visits generate.

 

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