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PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Cookout


  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 21, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Cookout
Olivia Heath and Simone, Natalia, and Cibele Urbanksi make hotdogs for the Kids Hotdog Cook-Off.
Olivia Heath and Simone, Natalia, and Cibele Urbanksi make hotdogs for the Kids Hotdog Cook-Off.
Jennifer and Alexis Fretz, Lisa Johnson and Greg Hayes gather together after winning first place in the Hamburger Cook-off, as well as a one-month YMCA membership.
Jennifer and Alexis Fretz, Lisa Johnson and Greg Hayes gather together after winning first place in the Hamburger Cook-off, as well as a one-month YMCA membership.
Tim Mccollum holds up his prize of a spatula and $50 gift certificate to Publix after winning second place in the Hamburger Cook-Off.
Tim Mccollum holds up his prize of a spatula and $50 gift certificate to Publix after winning second place in the Hamburger Cook-Off.
Wayne Wingard and Cason Britt pose for a picture after winning third place and a spatula in the Hamburger Cook-Off.
Wayne Wingard and Cason Britt pose for a picture after winning third place and a spatula in the Hamburger Cook-Off.
First-place winner of the Kids Hotdog Cook-off, Brandon Wolf, 7, smiles for a picture after winning the hotdog contest with his hotdog creation of the Skyway Bridge.
First-place winner of the Kids Hotdog Cook-off, Brandon Wolf, 7, smiles for a picture after winning the hotdog contest with his hotdog creation of the Skyway Bridge.
Lorelai Lis, 6, shows off her octopus-shaped hotdogs before submitting them to the judges.
Lorelai Lis, 6, shows off her octopus-shaped hotdogs before submitting them to the judges.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Creative creations for the hotdog contest done by children.
Ashley Olah with her father, Paul
Ashley Olah with her father, Paul
Dan Draper and Jose Macias catch up while they grill burgers during the cook-off.
Dan Draper and Jose Macias catch up while they grill burgers during the cook-off.
Jennifer and Alexis Fretz, Lisa Johnson, and Greg Hayes pose for a photo while perfecting their burgers for the hamburger contest.
Jennifer and Alexis Fretz, Lisa Johnson, and Greg Hayes pose for a photo while perfecting their burgers for the hamburger contest.
George, Heather, Morgan, and Natalie Fellows gather together for a family photo while cooking on an open grill.
George, Heather, Morgan, and Natalie Fellows gather together for a family photo while cooking on an open grill.
Devon Bain, 15, and Daniel Jones, 16, two teens from the Manatee-Sarasota Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, helped volunteer at the cookout by helping with the kids games and activities.
Devon Bain, 15, and Daniel Jones, 16, two teens from the Manatee-Sarasota Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, helped volunteer at the cookout by helping with the kids games and activities.
Woodland Community Church’s worship band plays live at the cookout.
Woodland Community Church’s worship band plays live at the cookout.
Aubrey Flint, 5, and her sister, Annesley Flint, 6, smile while playing games.
Aubrey Flint, 5, and her sister, Annesley Flint, 6, smile while playing games.
Abby, Jennifer and the Rev. Tim Passmore, pastor at Woodland Community Church
Abby, Jennifer and the Rev. Tim Passmore, pastor at Woodland Community Church
Mason King, 5, won third place in the Kids Hotdog Cook-Off, as well as an Oscar Mayer Weiner whistle from the ’60s.
Mason King, 5, won third place in the Kids Hotdog Cook-Off, as well as an Oscar Mayer Weiner whistle from the ’60s.

 

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