July was filled with various camps on Siesta beach. Â The Jr. Lifeguard summer camp 2015 was headed up by director lifeguard, Rick Hinkson, and lifeguards Stephanie Ganey and Chris Lender. Â (photos by Trebor Britt) Â Click on photo to enlarge.
Siesta Keys 2015 Junior Llifeguard Program allowed 18 participants aged 8-16, to participate in a week-long program that included hands-on learning experiences and character-building activities. Assistant directors (2nd from L) lifeguards Stephanie Ganey and (far R) Chris Lender (Bama) and (3rd from R) director, lifeguard Rick Hinkson with this years amazing class.
Jr. Lifeguards, Nolan Houghton (15) and Isabela Burns (12) of Sarasota diving into the Gulf after running off Siesta Beach to reach a simulated victim during a can buoy rescue exercise.
Jr. Lifeguard assistant, Jamie Quinn (17) and participant Tanner Weiss (16) carry simulated victim, Jr. Lifeguard assistant, Sage Lyons (17 center) out of the Gulf of Mexico after their rescue exercise on Siesta Beach
Assistant director, lifeguard Stephanie Ganey leading the boys through a unique, “Beach Flags” competition. One participant is eliminated after each run until only one runner remains.
Assistant director, lifeguard Stephanie Ganey instructing Jr. Lifeguards, Nolan Houghton (15), Cooper Middleton (10), Matthew and Alex Liebel, and others how to rescue a simulated victim utilizing two lifeguards with can buoys.
 The Sarasota SUP Championships took place on Siesta Key beach, Saturday June 20th. Stand up paddle boarders took to the gulf for some intense completions as onlookers cheered them on. It was a day filled with live music, food, Kona beer and fun! (Photos by Jaye Clements/Sarasota Photography)
Rob from Punta Gordda, Yen from SRQ, Jason from Tampa.
Hailey, Gracie from Bradenton.
Lena age 11, from Clearwater.
Garrett from Destin.
Brad from Sarasota.
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Ava age 6 from Tampa.
Ethan age 13 from Sarasota
Nova age 10 from Sarasota.
JT & Jake age 9, from Sarasota.
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Grab your Sneakers and Run!
Kids Summer beach runs give families an opportunity to have some family fit and fun time! It’s every Tuesday all summer long June to Aug 11, starting at 6:30 to about 7:30 to 8pm at Siesta Key beach. Each fun run is themed, July will be Stars and Stripes… T-shirts are given after completing 4 runs. With 4 races kids will also receive a 50% off coupon for New Balance. The registration area is at the new Pavilion and the run usually begins near the yellow life guard stand. There is a $1 registration fee. Registration begins at 5:30. Ribbons are given weekly and Imagine School provides cool off time with multi-colored popsicles! Adult races typically begin right after the kid’s runs and are organized by the Manasota Track club. (Photos by Jaye Clements/Sarasota Photography)
Zach age 8, Jake age 9, Marla from Sarasota
Kayne age 6, Abbilee age 2, Gabriella age 6, Sadie age 6 from Sarasota
Tarah, Claudia from Sarasota
Kristy, Dave, Jessie age 4, Lyla age 2 from Sarasota
Chad Sutton, Hannah, Sophia, Angela, Anna, Sadie, Corrine, Regina from Sarasota
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Jordan age, Eli age 3 from Sarasota
Amey, Maddy age 10, Maddox age 9, Alisa (Imagine School provides the pops!)
Coastline Volleyball junior players, Mckenzie James (13) and Katy Cameron (13) of Bradenton, Annashelby Dees (13) of Lakewood Ranch, and Caroline Griffith (14) of Sarasota. These are just a few of the Coastline Volleyball players that competed in the Florida Beach Volleyball Tour Tournament on spectacular Siesta Beach. (Photo by Trebor Britt)
