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Case Taylor of makes a leap while practicing for the stunt show.
Photo by Ian SwabyJohn Beach and Doug Perry perform with Johnny Diamond.
Photo by Ian SwabyMiles Christian-Hart poses with a friend from high school, Tammy Fieber. They both graduated from Sarasota High School and both are involved in Paradise Riders of Florida, which Hart established.
Photo by Ian SwabySweet Lou from Palmetto rides in the slow race.
Photo by Ian SwabyKim Williams and Paulette Graf
Photo by Ian SwabyJason McKenna, owner of Pro-Rider 603 in New Hampshire, talks with Doc Fox, a longtime Sarasota resident, after he completes a round of the slow race.
Photo by Ian SwabyCindy and Frank Moyer watch a wrestling match.
Photo by Ian SwabyJoe Reschenthaler and Adnan Aljukic browse the bikes.
Photo by Ian SwabySarah and John Cortese enjoy the performance by Johnny Diamond.
Photo by Ian SwabyTerry Schambers performs with Johnny Diamond.
Photo by Ian SwabyNick Canizio, 19, who came with his family from St. Pete for the event, dances to the music of Johnny Diamond.
Photo by Ian SwabyFirefighters Marc Maiure of Station 9 and Scott Love of Station 21 were part of the Fire & Iron Station 39 tent.
Photo by Ian SwabySarasota's Jenna Normandin enters the Globe of Death, where Sarasota's Joaquin Torres and Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") will ride around her.
Photo by Ian SwabySarasota's Joaquin Torres and Tyler Burke ("Turbo Tyler") took to the Globe of Death.
Photo by Ian SwabyJenna Poulin, Chloe Poulin, 4, Harper Poulin, 6, Stella Poulin, 6 and Eric Poulin watch the stunt show.
Photo by Ian SwabyColt Manson fights Xander Maddox in a Universal Championship Wrestling match.
Photo by Ian SwabySome were dressed in leather jackets, and some in shorts and t-shirts, on Feb. 15.
"We want it to be an event for everyone, not just if you ride a motorcycle, but the whole community," said Lucy Nicandri, executive director of Suncoast Charities for Children, regarding Thunder by The Bay Music & Motorcycle Festival.
The festival, held Feb. 14-16 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, brings offerings including motorcycle stunts, wrestling matches and three headlining bands: Blue Oyster Cult, Grand Funk Railroad and Creed Fisher.
Sarasota's Tammy Fieber, who has been riding for over 20 years, finds a sense of community in the experience.
"They come from all walks, and people that come from all over the United States come here," she said. "It's a beautiful event, because it's talking to people and finding out where they're from, what they do, and what got them on a motorcycle."
Nicandri said the festival, now in its 27th year, has raised close to $3 million since it began, with sponsorship higher than it was last year despite the impacts of three hurricanes.
Its profits are allocated through the organizations to the seven nonprofits it funds that serve children and adults with special needs.
