Taking part in the Bowl for Kids' Sake tournament at AMF Clearwater Lanes Saturday are (from right to left) Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats, his wife Cat Coats, Sheriff's Office general counsel Bob Gualtieri, Gualtieri's wife Lauralee Westine and Coats' executive assistant Josephine Mattson. They were among the more than 200 persons who turned out for the first of two tournaments held that day to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Maria Johnston, director of development for Big Brothers Big Sisters, said it was hoped the event would bring in $100,000. The organization currently serves some 1300 youngsters.
The smiling faces above belong to the team from Frenchy's Rockaway Grill on Clearwater Beach, one of many groups throughout the county participating in the Bowl for Kids's Sake tournament at AMF Clearwater Lanes on March 3. The event was a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Pictured from left are Erin Tyler, Niki Barber, Tyler Hipsley, Katie Bang and Jannel Colella.
