The 2nd Annual Take Stock in Children event was held at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.
By
Jessica Salmond
| 2:23 p.m. April 30, 2016
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Tennis aficionados got to play for a good cause this weekend.
Take Stock in Children Manatee held its 2nd Annual Tennis Festival Saturday, April 30 at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center. Besides raising money for Take Stock, the event offered tennis workshops and lessons and showcased local stars.
Nokomis resident Brenda Murtz of Murtz Tennis Academy taught beginner’s tennis.
“I’m going to come every year,” she said. “I just love it.”
Brenda Murtz of Nokomis jokes with Lucas Naranjo of Lakewood Ranch.
Stella Averill of Bradenton carefully balances her tennis ball.
Greg Hill, junior tennis director, restocks the courts.
Addison Crutchfield of Lakewood Ranch gets her arm painted by volunteer Bridgette Gutierrez.
Tennis instructor Marc Krupp with Nydia Chavez of Bradenton and her son, Alessandro Caballero
Harper Averill of Bradenton practices balancing the ball with coaching from mom Aiko.
Community Council volunteers Lori Campbell, Andy Telatovich and Anne Heller
Andrea Deitch of Lakewood Ranch practices her forehand.
Nicholas Bertram of Palmetto grabs more balls to practice his toss.
Nick Radzanowski of Osprey plays a singles game.
Matt Liverman, an instructor at Island Walk and Sandhill Preserve in Venice, coaches kids on their serve.
