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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach


  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • | 4:00 a.m. July 12, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach
Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
Kyle and Cade Strom practice.
Kyle and Cade Strom practice.
Siesta Beach will be home for the tournament for two days.
Siesta Beach will be home for the tournament for two days.
Antia Rodriguez, Becca Conrad, Kim Amerell, Meghan Donovan and Carissa Whalen
Antia Rodriguez, Becca Conrad, Kim Amerell, Meghan Donovan and Carissa Whalen
Kris Phillips practices with daughter, Talia.
Kris Phillips practices with daughter, Talia.
Rachel Miller and Sara Brown
Rachel Miller and Sara Brown
Bobby Kennedy, Jen Drouin, Zak Bernard and Kris Back
Bobby Kennedy, Jen Drouin, Zak Bernard and Kris Back
Jordan Hoopyngarner and Chris Quaas
Jordan Hoopyngarner and Chris Quaas
Monica Fine and Simone Gruenig
Monica Fine and Simone Gruenig
Shannon Deter and Kris Haas relax after setting up their spot.
Shannon Deter and Kris Haas relax after setting up their spot.
Taila Phillips
Taila Phillips

 

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