• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

PHOTO GALLERY : Girl of the Year: Zandy Sanders


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 13, 2013
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share
PHOTO GALLERY : Girl of the Year: Zandy Sanders
Zandy Sanders will speak in front of a crowd of 700 people at the annual luncheon celebration in April as a representative of Girls Inc.
Zandy Sanders will speak in front of a crowd of 700 people at the annual luncheon celebration in April as a representative of Girls Inc.
Katherine Villegas and Dana Jinete
Katherine Villegas and Dana Jinete
Kenzie Dailey, Clariza Ramos, Sofia Zavala, Michelle Hernandez and Katie Soshnikova
Kenzie Dailey, Clariza Ramos, Sofia Zavala, Michelle Hernandez and Katie Soshnikova
Kiki Rupprucht and Deliyah Brown
Kiki Rupprucht and Deliyah Brown
Lili Burrow gets chocolate syrup on her ice cream.
Lili Burrow gets chocolate syrup on her ice cream.
Lindsay Hopkins reads out loud why she voted Zandy Sanders to be Girl of the Year.
Lindsay Hopkins reads out loud why she voted Zandy Sanders to be Girl of the Year.
Lynayah Mills, Onyx Whack and Brooke Flynn
Lynayah Mills, Onyx Whack and Brooke Flynn
Program Director Marisa Monroe gives out monthly awards and announces Girl of the Year.
Program Director Marisa Monroe gives out monthly awards and announces Girl of the Year.
Peggy Graf hugs her granddaughter Caitlin Fritzching who was awarded Citizen of the Month.
Peggy Graf hugs her granddaughter Caitlin Fritzching who was awarded Citizen of the Month.
Jolissa Allen, Gianna Jenkins and Shayla White
Jolissa Allen, Gianna Jenkins and Shayla White
Hayley Ritter and Amarria Jones help put toppings on ice cream.
Hayley Ritter and Amarria Jones help put toppings on ice cream.
Zandy Sanders gives her mother Shakeyla Dozier a hug during the announcement.
Zandy Sanders gives her mother Shakeyla Dozier a hug during the announcement.
Zandy Sanders is overwhelmed with emotions as she joins her family and friends on the stage. (left to right) Councilor Myra McPherson, Girl of the Year 2012 Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders
Zandy Sanders is overwhelmed with emotions as she joins her family and friends on the stage. (left to right) Councilor Myra McPherson, Girl of the Year 2012 Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders
Tears stream down Zandy Sander's face as she hears the news.
Tears stream down Zandy Sander's face as she hears the news.
Zandy Sanders hugs and thanks teachers on her way to the stage.
Zandy Sanders hugs and thanks teachers on her way to the stage.
Zandy Sanders with her mother Shakeyla Dozier and little sister Shaiya Dozier.
Zandy Sanders with her mother Shakeyla Dozier and little sister Shaiya Dozier.
Zandy Sanders with former Girl of the Year Shayla Brown.
Zandy Sanders with former Girl of the Year Shayla Brown.
Zandy Sanders is shocked with the announcement that she is Girl of the Year.
Zandy Sanders is shocked with the announcement that she is Girl of the Year.
Dana Jinete, Rheann Stephens and Onyx Whack get ice cream with their choice of toppings after the surprise announcement.
Dana Jinete, Rheann Stephens and Onyx Whack get ice cream with their choice of toppings after the surprise announcement.
Riley Kuhn, Alondra Martinez and Vivian Mendoza
Riley Kuhn, Alondra Martinez and Vivian Mendoza

 

Latest News

Residents line up behind the podium to object to a proposal for Altman Rye Townhomes.
  • December 15, 2025
Planning commission reviews three projects in east Manatee County
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • December 15, 2025
Stormwater, budget and spiffing up Siesta Key named county priorities
Jason Bond and his mother, Donna DeLuca, have been hard at work renovating the space for the new Longboat Key Provisions, the latest addition to The Centre Shops.
  • December 15, 2025
Newest addition to The Centre Shops offers sophisticated picnic supplies
Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Frank Rubino (left) accepts a framed display of medals, patches and pins that demonstrate his 45-year career in law enforcement.
  • December 13, 2025
Longboat deputy chief with 45 years of experience to retire

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Neighbors

Zac Boone, 6, showcases his crystals.
  • December 15, 2025
Children's Entrepreneur Market offers kids business experience
Golden Ticket arrives, and Olaf the snowman has been invited to the rooftop party.
  • December 14, 2025
Sarasota Bay lights up with annual Holiday Boat Parade
Joni Hill, Cate Douglas and Gaby Hayashi make their way across the beach.
  • December 14, 2025
Holiday spirit gets moving at Sandy Claws Beach Run
Lylah MacDonald, 6, hops along in the sack race.
  • December 14, 2025
Holidays at The Bay brings Hawaiian twist to holidays
A Kwanzaa display rests on the table during the event.
  • December 11, 2025
Kwanzaa celebration prepares community for the holiday
  • December 11, 2025
Monday’s Child is Fair of Face

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now