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and other community leaders in this game to honor America's military heroes," said David Rovine, vice president of Orioles-Sarasota, in the release. Among those scheduled to take the field in the Orioles' colors are ABC-7's Scott Dennis and Matt Winitz; ClearChannel radio per- sonalities Maverick, LuLu, David Jones and Billy Jack; SNN's Grant Boxleitner, Cassie Nall and Amber Stidham; Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce representative Bob Messick; North Port Mayor Jim Blucher; Saks Fifth Avenue's Sally Schule; Sarasota City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell; Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta; Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight; Norman Schimmel, representing the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council; Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino; Venice Mayor John Holic; and Venice Vice Mayor Emilio Carlesimo. "So that none of our players gets too seri- ous, comedian Tim Wilkins will be master of ceremonies for the game," Rovine added in the release. The gates open at noon, when families will be able to enjoy kid-friendly hands-on activities such as a baseball trivia game hosted by the South Florida Museum and an exhibit from Mote Marine Laboratory. Following a Salute to Returning Veterans ceremony, the softball game will take place on the ballpark's main field, the release continues. Following the game, New York-based singer/ songwriter Margaret Valentine will perform. With Spring Training concluded, Ed Smith Stadium will be the site of the All-American Family Day & Concert on April 6. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader April 4, 2014 Page 102