Longboards roll through Siesta Key Village

CaliFlorida hosts Longboard Extravaganza races Saturday, Dec. 13 around Siesta Key.

  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 1:26 a.m. December 13, 2015
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Dozens of skateboarders rolled through Southside Village Saturday morning for the CaliFlorida Longboard Extravaganza. 

The 8.8-mile route took skaters on two laps around the north end of Siesta Key starting in the village. The route started north on Ocean Boulevard and connected them to Midnight Pass Road before turning onto Beach Road. The 4.4-mile route took the same roads with only one lap. A 2.6-mile route for children took back roads near CaliFlorida. 

Participants on the first lap of the 8.8-mile route.
Participants on the first lap of the 8.8-mile route.
First place rider Jessie Howell gives a final push before crossing the finish line.
First place rider Jessie Howell gives a final push before crossing the finish line.
Gavin Clayton pretends to meditate on his board while warming up for the races.
Gavin Clayton pretends to meditate on his board while warming up for the races.
Kevin Knittle practices ahead of the races.
Kevin Knittle practices ahead of the races.
Kevin MacFarlane approaches the the end of his first lap.
Kevin MacFarlane approaches the the end of his first lap.
Participants at the start of the 8.8-mile course.
Participants at the start of the 8.8-mile course.
Second place participant Evan Bshures before crossing the finish line.
Second place participant Evan Bshures before crossing the finish line.
Dallas Helbig, Karen Lester, Tammy Heider and Paul Eshelman
Dallas Helbig, Karen Lester, Tammy Heider and Paul Eshelman
Meredith Zamora, Audrey Loihle and Isabelle Zamora
Meredith Zamora, Audrey Loihle and Isabelle Zamora
Peyton and Zoie Lewis
Peyton and Zoie Lewis
Sean and Kevin MacFarlane with Erik Hvideberg
Sean and Kevin MacFarlane with Erik Hvideberg

 

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