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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 11, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach
Roger Corvitt jumps up to spike the ball while Garrett Rasmussen prepares himself and Stefan Meyer looks on.
Roger Corvitt jumps up to spike the ball while Garrett Rasmussen prepares himself and Stefan Meyer looks on.
Due to the massive amount of rain on Friday night, the organizers of the event had to pump water out and off the volleyball courts before the tournament could begin.
Due to the massive amount of rain on Friday night, the organizers of the event had to pump water out and off the volleyball courts before the tournament could begin.
Chris Schier and Jake Kincheloe
Chris Schier and Jake Kincheloe
Garrett Rasmussen goes to bump the ball during his match on Saturday.
Garrett Rasmussen goes to bump the ball during his match on Saturday.
Dawn Meyer hits the ball over the net while Melissa Pelligringa prepares to hit it back.
Dawn Meyer hits the ball over the net while Melissa Pelligringa prepares to hit it back.
Hundreds of people came out to watch and compete in the Dig the Beach volleyball tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach. The tournament was a two-day event,
Hundreds of people came out to watch and compete in the Dig the Beach volleyball tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach. The tournament was a two-day event,
Paola Ortiz and Jenna Schneider practice prior to playing in the Dig the Beach Tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach.
Paola Ortiz and Jenna Schneider practice prior to playing in the Dig the Beach Tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach.
Melissa Moore, Melissa Pelligringa, Stephanie Pelligringa and Nina Pellitteri high five one another after making an impressive play.
Melissa Moore, Melissa Pelligringa, Stephanie Pelligringa and Nina Pellitteri high five one another after making an impressive play.
Dawn Meyer serves to the other team, Saturday, June 9.
Dawn Meyer serves to the other team, Saturday, June 9.
Stefan Meyer serves to the opposing team.
Stefan Meyer serves to the opposing team.
Abbey Beasley stands ready to play, Saturday, June 9.
Abbey Beasley stands ready to play, Saturday, June 9.
Brothers Leonardo and Bruno Lunardi competed in the Dig the Beach volleyball tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach.
Brothers Leonardo and Bruno Lunardi competed in the Dig the Beach volleyball tournament, Saturday, June 9, on Siesta Key Beach.
Dena Dahlquist, Abbey Beasley and Dawn Meyer stand ready to receive the serve from the other team.
Dena Dahlquist, Abbey Beasley and Dawn Meyer stand ready to receive the serve from the other team.
Roger Corvitt hits the ball over the net at Garrett Rasmussen.
Roger Corvitt hits the ball over the net at Garrett Rasmussen.
Chloe Boehm, Kalee Schlabach and Amanda Saxton
Chloe Boehm, Kalee Schlabach and Amanda Saxton
Kent Ammons prepares to serve during his match, Saturday, June 9.
Kent Ammons prepares to serve during his match, Saturday, June 9.
Abbey Beasley tries to block and Melissa Moore’s hit over the net.
Abbey Beasley tries to block and Melissa Moore’s hit over the net.

 

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