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The Mustangs take the field.

Elle Chevalier, Isla Finlay and Reese Finlay wear gold skirts, accessories and even face masks in support of the fundraiser. Photo courtesy

Hundreds of sunflowers are used to create a ribbon. Brynn Mechem

Students smile for a photo next to a "Going for Gold" sign. Photo courtesy

Even statues outside the school get in on the fun. Brynn Mechem

The Goetz family takes a photo by a "Going for Gold" sign before starting the school day. Brynn Mechem

Even dogs got in the gold spirit. Photo courtesy

Hundreds of sunflowers are used to create a ribbon. Brynn Mechem

Liam Walker and Josh Folvig wear gold in support of the fundraiser. Photo courtesy

The Rivalta family wears gold shirts in support of the fundraiser. Brynn Mechem

Music is played outside so students can still celebrate while socially distanced. Photo courtesy

Jillian and Hilary Yunis deck out in gold in support of the fundraiser. Brynn Mechem

Students take photos near a sunflower ribbon as part of the fundraiser's activities. Photo courtesy

Shane Schultz, from Nokomis, tries his luck fishing in the lake at Benderson Park. He said he has caught 10 fish.

Carrie Phillips (left) and Brandon Phillips are enjoying their time in Sarasota while visiting Carrie's father.

Ted Phillips (right) helps his son, Benji Phillips, to fish. Ted, who is visiting from Alexandria, Virginia, said he was excited to get some sun and time near the water.

Xavier Apodaca of Ruskin hopes to catch a fish in the shallow end. It's his first time fishing at Benderson, but he has gone a few times near the Skyway.

Mike Golen (left) and Laila Golen of Sarasota float away from shore on a paddleboard. Laila's favorite activity was collecting seashells.

(From left)Emma Gresson of Sarasota, Aiden Cordova-Ogg and Jack Cordova-Ogg go along for the ride on a stillwater boat piloted by Gresson's partner, Meghan Farrell (in gray). The children each caught one fish Saturday.

Doug Dierdorf (right) and Max Dierdorf of central Bradenton come to shore after a day on the water. They tried their hands at paddleboarding and kayaking.

Zachary Talaska of Ruskin holds his paddle triumphantly after conquering the water on his birthday.

Nolan Chapell of Panther Ridge paddles to shore after a long day in which he tried "everything."

(Back, from left)Wes Jensen and Kim Jensen of Greenbrook pose with daughters (front, from left)Isabella Jensen, Sophia Jensen and Julianna Jensen after a day of canoeing, paddleboarding and kayaking.

Dozens of bottle caps dominated the trash pickup.

Carlyn Vigil, Cyndi Seamon and Laurel Phillips

Laurel Phillips empties her bag to combine with her partner's.

Cyndi Seamon, Laurel Phillips and Carlyn Vigil organize their trash.

Laurel Phillips wears her Keep Manatee Beautiful buff.

Carlyn Vigil gets in the weeds to pull out trash.

Cyndi Seamon shows all the bottle caps she found in a short radius.

Carlyn Vigil grabs trash.

Carlyn Vigil snaps a photo.

Cyndi Seamon checks on a turtle nest along the route.

Cyndi Seamon sticks close to the vegetation.

Carlyn Vigil and Laurel Phillips head north.

Carlyn Vigil finds her first piece of trash near a sandcastle.

The group takes to the beach.

Dawn DiFoggio gives out assigments.

The assembled group of trash volunteers.

Ray and Heather Sellers

Henry and Debbie Stachura with Melissa and Mike Herron

Musicians marked their sheet music and tried to deaden their bell sounds as much as possible.

Debbie White rings loud and clear.

Julia White and Denise Watermeier watch for instruction from Bodnyk.

DK Dial and Lauren Werdach play their parts.

The lowest octave of bells sat unused for now.

Michael Bodnyk helps Sandi Love find her place in the music.

The group plays through "Jasmine Flower."