Circus Arts Conservatory helps the Phil Galvano Golf Classic turn 20.
By
Pam Eubanks
| 1:58 p.m. May 13, 2016
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Sen. Bill Galvano and supporters of Manatee County schools on May 13 celebrated the 20th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Manatee Education Foundation named in honor of Galvano’s late father, Phil Galvano. This year’s tournament at the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch had a circus theme.
Laurie Gregan, of Palm Beach, practices his swing before the tournament starts.
Contortionist Elena Tsarkova of Circus Arts Conservatory wows guests with her flexibility.
Nick Bollettieri, founder of IMG Academy, poses with Circus Arts Conservatory performer Vladimir Tsarkov and Sen. Bill Galvano.
Abby Bean and Tom DeRita are from West Palm Beach.
Davis and Bradley Bean, of Fernandina Beach, are cousins.
Palmetto's Caleb Grimes chats with Julie Galvano.
Bill Galvano poses with Katie Webb and Dean Cannon, former Speaker of the House.
East County's Stu Henderson, of Fawley Bryant, eats with Willis Smith Construction's Kim French and Nathan Carr.
Helen Pratt, of Sarasota, brought her friend, Margaret Kneebone.
Tallahassee lobbyist Chris Hansen, of Ballard Partners, greets Florida Sen. Nancy Detert.
The Galvano family gathers to watch the human cannonball.
Manatee County School Board member Robert Gause is ready to golf.
Greg Black, Cory Guzzo and Ben Smith watch video of the human cannonball.
Mary Slicis and Kathy Lehner travel from Venice for the tournament.
