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PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 8, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder by the Bay
Bikers make their way through downtown Sarasota, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
Bikers make their way through downtown Sarasota, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
Ernie Antonelli made his way around Thunder by the Bay with his Harley Davidson walker.
Ernie Antonelli made his way around Thunder by the Bay with his Harley Davidson walker.
Marianne and Dan Blazowich rode through downtown Sarasota with their seven Malteses, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Marianne and Dan Blazowich rode through downtown Sarasota with their seven Malteses, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
A fun helmet with blonde pig tails was placed on the handle bars of a motorcycle on Main Street, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
A fun helmet with blonde pig tails was placed on the handle bars of a motorcycle on Main Street, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Isaiah Broach and Tondra Dunlap had their photo taken by Keith Kotecki by the Budweiser horse, Sunday, Jan. 8, during Thunder by the Bay.
Isaiah Broach and Tondra Dunlap had their photo taken by Keith Kotecki by the Budweiser horse, Sunday, Jan. 8, during Thunder by the Bay.
Dennis Leasure with his dog, Dixie Roo, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Dennis Leasure with his dog, Dixie Roo, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
This Flintstone themed bike was a big hit among bikers and spectators, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
This Flintstone themed bike was a big hit among bikers and spectators, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Bob Fowler's motorcycle sidecar included a skeleton he referred to as
Bob Fowler's motorcycle sidecar included a skeleton he referred to as "the plaintiff".
Ronnie, 9, Debbie, and Emily, 10, Galletti pose together, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Ronnie, 9, Debbie, and Emily, 10, Galletti pose together, Sunday, Jan. 8, at Thunder by the Bay.
Icicles Performance Eyewear was one of the many vendors along Gulfstream Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
Icicles Performance Eyewear was one of the many vendors along Gulfstream Avenue, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
A comical license plate on one of the motorcycles read,
A comical license plate on one of the motorcycles read, "WHR AM I".
Heather and Chip Munro
Heather and Chip Munro
People make their way down Palm Avenue to check out a variety of different motorcycles, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
People make their way down Palm Avenue to check out a variety of different motorcycles, Sunday, Jan. 8, during the weekend long event, Thunder by the Bay.
Many vendors were out shopping for new jackets, bandanas, sunglasses and more during Thunder by the Bay.
Many vendors were out shopping for new jackets, bandanas, sunglasses and more during Thunder by the Bay.
The owner of this bike had his bike painted like his bird, Spike.
The owner of this bike had his bike painted like his bird, Spike.
Tom Woodgeard poses with Penny and Denny Wood prior to going on the
Tom Woodgeard poses with Penny and Denny Wood prior to going on the "Cruise for Cash" poker run, Sunday, Jan. 8, during Thunder by the Bay.

 

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