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A Men's Open division team in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra Rivera
Men's Open division teams plays in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA women's team practicing on an empty court before their game at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA player serving at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra Rivera
Players excited they made it to the next round of the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraRachael Manzanares is the Rockstar Promotions tournament director for the July Independence Volleyball tournament on Lido Key.
Photo by Petra RiveraMen's Open division teams plays in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra Rivera
A player serving at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra Rivera
Women's Open division teams in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach
Photo by Petra Rivera
A Men's Open division team in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach
Photo by Petra RiveraPlayers practicing between their games in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA player spiking at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA player spiking at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA player spiking at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraA Men's Open division team in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
Photo by Petra RiveraPlayers at the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key practicing between games.
Photo by Petra RiveraRockstar Beach Promotions hosted the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on July 15-17. Courts were set up at the entrance of Lido Key Beach and hosted different volleyball players from around the state.
"We're an organization that's been running events all across Florida for almost 20 years now," said Tournament Director for Rockstar Beach Promotions, Rachel Manzanares. "The main owner, Alex Kutsy, founded the group and he played AVP for many years. We are stationed on the west coast of Florida. St. Pete Beach is our home base."
The day started with teams checking in at 7:30 a.m. Games began at 8 a.m. The divisions included men's and women's open play from all levels. Ages ranged from under 12 years old to college level. All players must be registered with the Association of Volleyball Professionals to be a part of the tournament.
"We are hoping to continue to grow out here in Lido," said Manzanares. "The beach renourishment has added so much out here. There's a lot of footprint that is not being used, and we want to continue to try to change that."
This July weekend is only a taste of Rockstar volleyball events. The headline event takes place in November. This year it will be the third annual "Thanksgiving Stuffers" on Lido Key Beach. Kyle Battie, mayor of Sarasota, said it's the perfect way to spend time with loved ones with everyone is back in town for the holiday.
