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By Linda Fudala-Tucker

Lakeland artist, Sandra Goolsby took the top prize for the art she created for the 2006 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament coming up on May 13. "It was a difficult contest with eight entries," said Craig Lutz, Executive Director, Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce. "The tourney is filled, but we still need a couple more boat captains."

The Ladies Day Committee served as judges and included Sandy Burkhart, Lidija Migliaccio, Monica Clay, Pat Oberg, and Eileen O'Connor.

Goolsby, a Florida native who lives in Lakeland has been coming to the area several times a year to fish. She is retired after 27 years as a Business Analyst for Publix Supermarkets, Inc. "I have been painting watercolors for approximately 15 years. I love to paint tropical birds and flowers, shells

and beach scenes. My artwork can be seen at the Serendipity Gallery in Boca Grande where I have been for the past 10 plus years," says Goolsby.

For more information on the tourney visit www.thebocabanner.com or call 964-0568.