Sarasota's John Matter took his turn at the Observer Toss event at halftime of the polo match at the Sarasota Polo Club Feb. 23 in Lakewood Ranch.
Matter's newspaper toss came up quite short of the welcome mat target. He laughed and admitted he had never been a paper boy.
However, the polo players did deliver top-notch action during the annual Observer Cup.
On Feb. 27, the Sarasota Polo Club will focus on the women's game during the Sarasota Women's Challenge championship match.
Tito's Stuart Campbell and James Uihlein and Hillcroft's Pippa Campbell have to put on the breaks as the ball changes direction.
Tito's Kelly Beck breaks free for a goal in the first half.
Tito's Joe Wayne Barry waves to the crowd before the start of the match.
Hillcroft's Neil Osburg breaks away while Tito's Joe Wayne Barry tries to chase him down.
Tito's James Uihlein tries to break out of the pack.
James Uihlein charges up the field on his way to a goal.
As always, a ride aboard the Clydesdales wagon was a big hit at halftime.
Hillcroft's Neil Osburg and Pippa Campbell and Tito's Kelly Beck race after the ball
Sarasota 6-year-old Jeff Segal won a prize for his heave in the Observer Toss contest. He landed the paper right near the door mat at halftime of the polo match.
Sarasota's John Matter takes a shot at the Observer Toss. He probably never will be a paper boy.
John and Toni Perren and Karen and Rich Medford were enjoying their day at the Observer Cup.
Stitch and Jennifer Horvat join Allison Imre Perkowski, 5-year-old Raymond Perkowski and Dave Perkowski at the Observer Cup.
Hillcroft's James Miller is fully extended to take a shot.
Hillcroft's Neil Osburg controls the ball during the Observer Cup.
Hillcroft's James Miller acknowledges the crowd before the match begins.
Tito's Kelly Beck was one of two women who played during the Observer Cup.
Spectators packed the sideline during the Observer Cup at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.
Winter Garden's Tenley Tucker, 6, didn't win a prize during the Observer Toss, but she had great style.
Tito's Joe Wayne Barry celebrates his goal with teammate James Uihlein.
Tito's Kelly Beck races ahead of the field during the Observer Cup.
Sarasota's Amanda Yoder gave a beautiful performance of the National Anthem.
Hillcroft's Pippa Campbell went head-to-head against her dad, Stuart, several times during the match.
The players scramble to change direction after the ball squirts out.
