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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance shoot out for socialization

The organization held its second annual clay shoot Friday.


  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 4:18 p.m. March 4, 2016
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members were looking for a way to socialize together. 

What's better than shooting clays?

The organization held its second annual tournament Friday, March 4, at Ancient Oak Gun Club. After lunch catered by Gecko's, 44 shooters competed around the course. Conditioned Air sponsored the event.

"We're finding out members want more interactive events, to get to know each other," said Executive Director Heather Kasten. "It's a great time to spend with your buddies."

John Barnott hones in on his target.
John Barnott hones in on his target.
LWRBA Executive Director Heather Kasten with Scott Almond and Gene Henshaw of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and John Barnott of Manatee County
LWRBA Executive Director Heather Kasten with Scott Almond and Gene Henshaw of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and John Barnott of Manatee County
Rex Jensen gets ready to shoot with a pair of Beretta earmuffs.
Rex Jensen gets ready to shoot with a pair of Beretta earmuffs.
Larry Stephens, Joe Thompson, Al Benincasa and Bobby Venable of Conditioned Air, the tournament sponsor
Larry Stephens, Joe Thompson, Al Benincasa and Bobby Venable of Conditioned Air, the tournament sponsor
Russ Kelly said the purple lenses of his glasses help viewing contrast and allow him to see the clay better.
Russ Kelly said the purple lenses of his glasses help viewing contrast and allow him to see the clay better.
Jessica Thurbon loads her gun before her next set.
Jessica Thurbon loads her gun before her next set.
Chris Bryant loads up for the next set.
Chris Bryant loads up for the next set.
Brian Wyles pulls for Randall Woods.
Brian Wyles pulls for Randall Woods.
Jon Mast watches a clay for a team shooter.
Jon Mast watches a clay for a team shooter.
Vanessa Baugh loads her shotgun.
Vanessa Baugh loads her shotgun.
A Beretta Silver Pidgeon waits for Adam Phillips' next round.
A Beretta Silver Pidgeon waits for Adam Phillips' next round.
Rachel Knipfer hit her first clay.
Rachel Knipfer hit her first clay.
Mike Wick loads up before his turn.
Mike Wick loads up before his turn.
Mike Wick takes aim at a clay target during the tournament.
Mike Wick takes aim at a clay target during the tournament.
Alec Hoffner watches his target before firing.
Alec Hoffner watches his target before firing.
Ben King waits his turn with his gun ready on his hip.
Ben King waits his turn with his gun ready on his hip.

 

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