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PHOTO GALLERY: The Observer Cup


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 27, 2012
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East County residents braved the windy weather Feb. 26 and headed to the Sarasota Polo Club to watch The Observer Cup. A patriotic ride started of the day's festivities and the Longboat Observer's own Mallory Gnaegy sang the national anthem. Watch the video below.

 

A patriotic ride started off the day's festivities.
A patriotic ride started off the day's festivities.
Donna and Dave Balcom
Donna and Dave Balcom
Bonnie Williams and Eddie Morton
Bonnie Williams and Eddie Morton
The Michel family came out in full force. Pictured clockwise from front left are Sawyer, Ava, Geoffrey and Brenda, with their dog, Ruby.
The Michel family came out in full force. Pictured clockwise from front left are Sawyer, Ava, Geoffrey and Brenda, with their dog, Ruby.
Janice Baker, Anthony Hartman, Jack Otto and Malcolm Baker
Janice Baker, Anthony Hartman, Jack Otto and Malcolm Baker
Lexi and Brandon Wilson are pictured with their dad, Jim, right, and Roger Capote, behind.
Lexi and Brandon Wilson are pictured with their dad, Jim, right, and Roger Capote, behind.
Pat Frye and Olivia Thomas
Pat Frye and Olivia Thomas
Julie, Jenna and Jaime DiDomenico represented Cool Today.
Julie, Jenna and Jaime DiDomenico represented Cool Today.
Observer Group writer Mallory Gnaegy performed the national anthem.
Observer Group writer Mallory Gnaegy performed the national anthem.
Amy Shepley, Cindy Schopfer, Lydia Kolbas and Mary Guest
Amy Shepley, Cindy Schopfer, Lydia Kolbas and Mary Guest
Dee Bordonaro and Linda Realy traveled from Port Charlotte for the match.
Dee Bordonaro and Linda Realy traveled from Port Charlotte for the match.
Chris Michaud enjoyed her first polo match with Judy Kozlowski and friends.
Chris Michaud enjoyed her first polo match with Judy Kozlowski and friends.
Glen Cain, Jessica Cain, Stacey Marthis, Mike Haw, Paul Semenec, Sharon Haw and Paul Parker
Glen Cain, Jessica Cain, Stacey Marthis, Mike Haw, Paul Semenec, Sharon Haw and Paul Parker
Silverberg Jewelry founder Jane Silverberg is pictured with her son, Ed Silverberg.
Silverberg Jewelry founder Jane Silverberg is pictured with her son, Ed Silverberg.

 

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