The boats in the harbor looked brilliant all lit up, Friday, Dec. 2, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Jonathan McCague works on fixing up the Coca-Cola Polar Bear on the boat "Enjoy".
Brenda and David Hall
Katie, 11, and Emily, 8, Ridenour pose with Caroline, 13, and Patrick, 11, Kenefick
Golden Eagle III had many people aboard their boat, Friday, Dec. 2, during the "Lighting of the Fleet" at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
Michael and Diana Brown with Laura and John Proctor
One boat had some garland and red bells on the bow of the boat as part of the holiday decorations.
One boat had a net that had "caught" quite a few ornaments.
Bobby Overall set off the cannon during the Sundowner Ceremony, Friday, Dec. 2, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
The Sarasota Youth Opera sang "Carol of the Bells".
Commodore Willa Saalwaechter poses with Mrs. and Mr. Claus.
The Fighting Lady was decked out in lights and even had a dancing Santa.
Max, 3, and Kim Ruzck
Judges Meredith Garofalo, Scott Hinckley and Elizabeth Bornstein were led around the docks by Commodore Willa Saalwaechter, Friday, Dec. 2, during the "Lighting of the Fleet" at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
All the boats in the harbor were required to be decorated for the event.
Harry and Betty Pawlowitz pose in front of their boat.
Gillian and Cliff Whatmore pose with their children, Sarsen, 10, and Reece, 8.
One boat recreated "The Kiss".
People enjoyed chit chatting with one another on the docks and on their boats, Friday, Dec. 2, during the "Lighting of the Fleet" at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
A view of the Sarasota Yacht Club's harbor during the "Lighting of the Fleet".
