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PHOTO GALLERY: Pirates at Polo


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. March 5, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pirates at Polo
M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
The Airedale Terrier Club of Florida came out to celebrate Pirate Day at the Polo Grounds, Sunday, March 4.
The Airedale Terrier Club of Florida came out to celebrate Pirate Day at the Polo Grounds, Sunday, March 4.
Gregg Anderson with Karen and Michael LaPensee
Gregg Anderson with Karen and Michael LaPensee
Jesse, 12, and Katlyn, 11, Auricchio dressed up at pirates for Pirate Day at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
Jesse, 12, and Katlyn, 11, Auricchio dressed up at pirates for Pirate Day at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
Casey Downing and Jeff Hough
Casey Downing and Jeff Hough
Judy Hanson, Sandy Meredith and Abbie Lomason
Judy Hanson, Sandy Meredith and Abbie Lomason
Anthony Hartman, Donata Heheman, Jack Otto and Wilson Heheman
Anthony Hartman, Donata Heheman, Jack Otto and Wilson Heheman
Ernie Matijasic, Cathy McKeehan, Kathleen Scotti, Susan Weisse, Sue Lozano and Linda Thomas of the American Red Cross.
Ernie Matijasic, Cathy McKeehan, Kathleen Scotti, Susan Weisse, Sue Lozano and Linda Thomas of the American Red Cross.
Bill Meredith with his parrot,
Bill Meredith with his parrot, "Pickles".
Hugh and Karen Miller
Hugh and Karen Miller
M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
Harriet Prager and Miller
Harriet Prager and Miller
Sue Redfield and Maria Pugliese
Sue Redfield and Maria Pugliese
Jeff and Julie Riddell
Jeff and Julie Riddell
Leigh Simons and Suzanne Fugate
Leigh Simons and Suzanne Fugate
Spirit with Teri Wides
Spirit with Teri Wides
Carmen and Robin Spagnola pose with Debbie and Gary Knoflica in front of their
Carmen and Robin Spagnola pose with Debbie and Gary Knoflica in front of their "Pirates of the Caribbean" setup at the Polo Grounds, Sunday, March 4.
Tira, 7, and Asher, 5, VanDenhoek enjoy eating some Pirate's Booty, Sunday, March 4, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
Tira, 7, and Asher, 5, VanDenhoek enjoy eating some Pirate's Booty, Sunday, March 4, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
Jocelyn Vines, Michelle Pilkington, Vanessa Stull, Anne Barrow, Randy Stull and Jack Pilkington wore pirate masks and had their very own treasure chest, Sunday, March 4, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.
Jocelyn Vines, Michelle Pilkington, Vanessa Stull, Anne Barrow, Randy Stull and Jack Pilkington wore pirate masks and had their very own treasure chest, Sunday, March 4, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds.

 

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