- November 21, 2024
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Girls Inc., Sarasota, held its seventh annual Totally Tailgate at Michael's on East on Saturday, Sept. 7. Attended by about 225 guests, the event was a true FUNraiser — complete with tailgate fare, competitive corn hole, a beer garden with local brews, live music, a quarterback toss and multiple screens.
Even for the guests who didn't know the difference between a Fiesta Bowl and a Siesta Bowl, event planners made sure every detail was perfect to ensure a true tailgate experience. Event chairs were Renee Phinney and Glen Rieth, Melissa and Scott Perrin, and Danny and Fondren Watts.
A winning team of volunteers helped make sure Totally Tailgate went off without any sign of a foul, trap or trick plays, and a great time was had by every fan.
With 53 chance-drawing donors contributing thousands of dollars of exciting gift bags, there was a constant stream of guests who had to decide which bag to place their ticket in for the best shot at winning.
Guests donned T-shirts with their favorite team names emblazoned on the front. An informal team count declares the University of Florida the winner with the biggest fan base, while FSU and USF vied for second place. Also spotted were Florida Atlantic, University of Miami and College of the Holy Cross: Y'all know who you are!