Lakewood Ranch's Victoria Ross had a quick answer Jan. 13 when she was asked why she attends the matches every Sunday at the Sarasota Polo Club.
"It's paradise," she said.
She had plenty of company as both sidelines were full to watch the match between The Internationals and Wrigley Media.
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Nelson and Safety Harbor's Linda Peterson were getting some sun before the match and loving the perfect weather. They had prime seats near the center of the field because they always arrive before the gates open at 10 a.m.
"We were a little late today," Nelson said. "We had about 10 cars in front of us."
The Internationals' Paul Wadsworth tries to prevent Wrigley Media's James Miller from getting off a shot at the Sarasota Polo Club Jan. 13.
Sarasota 2-year-old Max Morand enjoys a little batting practice before the match.
Lakewood Ranch's Victoria Ross shows her Bocce form before the polo match.
Paul and Dee Dee Gray, owners of Maduro Cigar & Bar, set up a booth along the sideline. Their event, The Maduro & Diamond Vault Cup, will be Jan. 27.
East County's Helene Buckley lets Sarasota Polo Club owners James and Misdee Miller know how she feels with a sign.
East County's Helene Buckley usually brings a group to polo, but on Sunday she went solo.
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Nelson and Safety Harbor's Linda Peterson kick back while doing a little tailgating at the polo match.
Wrigley Media's James Miller clears the ball from in front of the goal.
Longboat Key's Claudia Hennigan and Sarasota's Sheila Donnell and Jane Carpenter enjoy some wine tasting while they bask in the perfect weather.
Wrigley Media's Stuart Campbell high-fives the fans before the match.
Wrigley Media's Raj Singh and Kelly Beck of The Internationals face off during first-half action.
Wrigley Media's Raj Singh rips a shot against The Internationals.
Lauren Proctor-Brown presents the flag while riding a Clydesdale.
Wrigley Media's Herndon Radcliff breaks ahead of the pack.
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller gives some love to the crowd before the match.
The kids were treated to a wagon ride with Clydesdales at halftime.
Wrigley Media's Josh Shelton gets ready to rip a shot.
The Internationals' Kelly Beck was the only woman in the field.
Kelly Beck of The Internationals takes a shot toward the goal.
Stuart Campbell of The Internationals leads the pack during Jan. 13 play.
