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Sarasota News Leader May 31, 2013 regular meeting on May 16. The event's official program says many competitors are coming from South and Central America, the Caribbean and Canada. Page 40 of those will be competing in synchronized swimming. Most of the Masters are not only adults but also professional people in their careers, Weinrich noted; many are doctors and lawWeinrich is the former president and CEO of yers. "These are the kind of people you want the Sarasota Family YMCA. to have coming in here looking at real estate U.S. Masters Swimming, based in Sarasota, … because they're in a position to buy," he has collaborated with the YMCA and other added. area organizations to host the competition for When he addressed the TDC this month, Weinrich said 1,648 hotel rooms and condominithe first time in the United States. ums had been reserved. Those figures do not Referring to the scheduling of the Champion- include room rentals on Siesta Key, he noted. ship, Weinrich added, "It is a great time of year The committee will collect those numbers afto have something like that," with high season ter the event is over, he said, adding that he officially over and fewer tourists traditionally understood many people on Siesta are renting facilities for periods from two to four weeks. in the community. A number of participants are extending their Altogether, Weinrich pointed out, 1,697 par- stays to enjoy some vacation time after the ticipants are expected from 24 countries; 145 competition, Weinrich pointed out. Eight Olympic-style starting blocks have been added at the pool. Photo courtesy Sarasota County