Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament serves up cocktail party

Before the friendly competition could start, those participating in the 17th annual Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament had some important business to take care of.

Players and guests enjoyed a cocktail party catered by Harry’s Continental Kitchens at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Dec. 8 where they watched an exhibition game, learned their tournament schedules and met their fellow competitors.

More than 100 people will be competing in the tournament this weekend. Games begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9. Games will be played from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Dec. 10, and finals will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 11.