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GALLERY: 25th Annual Run for the Turtles


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 4, 2011
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GALLERY: 25th Annual Run for the Turtles
Dan Pollock sounds off the air horn to signal the beginning of the 5K on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Dan Pollock sounds off the air horn to signal the beginning of the 5K on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Mote's Kumar Mahadeavan welcomes and thanks everyone for participating in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Saturday, April 2 on Siesta Key Beach.
Mote's Kumar Mahadeavan welcomes and thanks everyone for participating in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Saturday, April 2 on Siesta Key Beach.
The medals given out to the first, second and third place were stacked on a table on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
The medals given out to the first, second and third place were stacked on a table on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
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Nichole Pflanzer, 12, poses next to the turtle sand sculpture she made on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Nichole Pflanzer, 12, poses next to the turtle sand sculpture she made on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Runners make their way across the finish line and line up to get their time cards on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Runners make their way across the finish line and line up to get their time cards on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Meredith, 11, and Jason Swift pose together on Saturday, April 2 after finishing the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Meredith, 11, and Jason Swift pose together on Saturday, April 2 after finishing the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Tom and Rachel Chambers smile big on Saturday, April 2 after completing the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Tom and Rachel Chambers smile big on Saturday, April 2 after completing the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Dan Pollock encourages the runners to
Dan Pollock encourages the runners to "keep it up" as they make their way to the finish line on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Meghan Jones, Chris Takeda and Jennifer Best pose together before running on Saturday, April 2 in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Meghan Jones, Chris Takeda and Jennifer Best pose together before running on Saturday, April 2 in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Starbucks labeled their milk selections with turtles on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Starbucks labeled their milk selections with turtles on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Maura Ryan, 6, shows off her ribbon after taking part in the 1 Mile Fun Run  on Saturday, April 2 as part of the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. Ryan completed the mile in 9:26.
Maura Ryan, 6, shows off her ribbon after taking part in the 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 2 as part of the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. Ryan completed the mile in 9:26.
Rami, Isabella, 10, Ava, 7, Quentin, 4, Sophia, 9, and Stephanie Ubaydi pose with Shelly on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Rami, Isabella, 10, Ava, 7, Quentin, 4, Sophia, 9, and Stephanie Ubaydi pose with Shelly on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Runners make their way down the beach on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Runners make their way down the beach on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Hannah Hintz makes her way back to the finish line on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Hannah Hintz makes her way back to the finish line on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Kendra Wood, Becky West, Christina Laethem, Rebecca Fiore, Jill Sieber, Carol Bonella and Mary Beth MacNutt made up the Cha-Cha Lager Heads team on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Kendra Wood, Becky West, Christina Laethem, Rebecca Fiore, Jill Sieber, Carol Bonella and Mary Beth MacNutt made up the Cha-Cha Lager Heads team on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Christian Zinser, the DJ for the event, leads people in the
Christian Zinser, the DJ for the event, leads people in the "Cupid Shuffle" on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Russell Gokemeijer, 8, won first place in his age group for boys on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Russell Gokemeijer, 8, won first place in his age group for boys on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Sharalyn Hibbins, 9, won first place in her age group for girls on Saturday, April 2 in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Sharalyn Hibbins, 9, won first place in her age group for girls on Saturday, April 2 in the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Robert Martini, first place, Peter Roth, second place, and Dave Jensen, 6th place, stand on the steps after getting their awards in the 25-29 mens division on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
Robert Martini, first place, Peter Roth, second place, and Dave Jensen, 6th place, stand on the steps after getting their awards in the 25-29 mens division on Saturday, April 2 for the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.

 

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