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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 9, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!
Livia Mendonca hits the ball as Melissa Roberts prepares to help out her teammate during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Livia Mendonca hits the ball as Melissa Roberts prepares to help out her teammate during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Chris Sweat prepares to hit the ball while his brother and teammate, Nick, stays on his toes during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Chris Sweat prepares to hit the ball while his brother and teammate, Nick, stays on his toes during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
The top two women’s teams in the Open division play one another during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
The top two women’s teams in the Open division play one another during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Shayna Munson goes for the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Shayna Munson goes for the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Kendra Van Zweiten gets ready to spike the ball during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Kendra Van Zweiten gets ready to spike the ball during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Shayna Munson serves up the ball during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Shayna Munson serves up the ball during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Livia Mendonca serves the ball on Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Livia Mendonca serves the ball on Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Livia Mendonca serves the ball while her teammate, Melissa Roberts, stays on her toes during their game against Kendra Van Zweiten and Shayna Munson in the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Livia Mendonca serves the ball while her teammate, Melissa Roberts, stays on her toes during their game against Kendra Van Zweiten and Shayna Munson in the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Steve Grotowski serves the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Steve Grotowski serves the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Chris Sweat gets ready to spike the ball while Steve Grotowski prepares to block the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Chris Sweat gets ready to spike the ball while Steve Grotowski prepares to block the ball Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Adrian Carambula goes up to spike the ball as his teammate, Steve Grotowski, looks on during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Adrian Carambula goes up to spike the ball as his teammate, Steve Grotowski, looks on during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Volleyball player Monica Fernandez sits with her friends Rebecca Iglesias, Laura Diaz, Alina Diaz and Rebecca Diaz during a break from playing during the Siesta Key Gulf Open Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Volleyball player Monica Fernandez sits with her friends Rebecca Iglesias, Laura Diaz, Alina Diaz and Rebecca Diaz during a break from playing during the Siesta Key Gulf Open Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Chris Colgan and Steve Bishop
Chris Colgan and Steve Bishop
Adrian Carambula gets ready to set the ball for his teammate, Steve Grotowski, during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Adrian Carambula gets ready to set the ball for his teammate, Steve Grotowski, during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Hundreds of people came out to watch and play in the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Hundreds of people came out to watch and play in the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Volleyball teammates Stacy Werse and Melissa Perkins pose with their friend, Victor Davis, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
Volleyball teammates Stacy Werse and Melissa Perkins pose with their friend, Victor Davis, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.

 

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