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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 9, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet
Colorful Christmas lights lit up the boats and the marina.
Colorful Christmas lights lit up the boats and the marina.
Caroline Kenefick, 14, Patrick Kenefick, 12, Kyle Stevens, 14, and Spencer Stevens, 15.
Caroline Kenefick, 14, Patrick Kenefick, 12, Kyle Stevens, 14, and Spencer Stevens, 15.
Colleen Kenefick and Kim O’Conner
Colleen Kenefick and Kim O’Conner
Erin and Charles Hart
Erin and Charles Hart
Greg Goebel stands next to his yacht Second Chance.
Greg Goebel stands next to his yacht Second Chance.
Courtney stands with her husband Commodore Lee Goodman
Courtney stands with her husband Commodore Lee Goodman
Chip Gaylor, Jackie Millikin, and Jody Fountain
Chip Gaylor, Jackie Millikin, and Jody Fountain
Joan Engelbach same with her two maltese dogs, Sofie and Tucker.
Joan Engelbach same with her two maltese dogs, Sofie and Tucker.
Karin and Bill David enjoy the evening on Exit Ramp, their yacht.
Karin and Bill David enjoy the evening on Exit Ramp, their yacht.
George and Sandra Ceshkar, Betty Pawlowitz, Dorian and Janine Irizarry
George and Sandra Ceshkar, Betty Pawlowitz, Dorian and Janine Irizarry
Jym Agen stands next to his wife Mary Agnes, after whom he named his yacht. Jym built the manager that sits anchored on the back.
Jym Agen stands next to his wife Mary Agnes, after whom he named his yacht. Jym built the manager that sits anchored on the back.
One hundred eight boats lit up the marina.
One hundred eight boats lit up the marina.
Booker High School Choir performed for the members.
Booker High School Choir performed for the members.
Patty and Bill Bruner came as Mr. and Mrs. Clause.
Patty and Bill Bruner came as Mr. and Mrs. Clause.
Grace and Michael Carlson and Rose Pantich judged which boats had the best display based on innovation and creativity.
Grace and Michael Carlson and Rose Pantich judged which boats had the best display based on innovation and creativity.
Tom Casasent and John Hammes. Hammes decorated his 1958 sail boat with festive lights.
Tom Casasent and John Hammes. Hammes decorated his 1958 sail boat with festive lights.
Allison Klocker holds her baby Olivia.
Allison Klocker holds her baby Olivia.
Frank and Sharon Wright enjoy the evening with family and friends on their yacht, Non Stop.
Frank and Sharon Wright enjoy the evening with family and friends on their yacht, Non Stop.

 

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