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Sarasota News Leader October 19, 2012 Siesta Seen Hartsock says Martini is "the one who's won- derful," adding, "It's just amazing" what he and Ward did. Sarasota County Lifeguard Manager Scott Montgomery joined Hartsock in singing Mar- tini's and Ward's praises. They have very big hearts, he said. "It was unbelievable what they did." Montgomery pointed out that both men are Sarasota County residents who wanted to give back to their community, "and they did it on their time." During the daylight hours, Martini said, he and Ward paddled between Point of Rocks and the channel marker in front of Siesta Public Beach. At night, they traveled along a loop between The Sanderling Club and the public beach. During the nighttime hours, he added, "We saw lots of marine life." Although he had with him an LCD light of the sort used for camping, Martini said he felt bet- ter when he kept it off. When it was on, he added, "I saw so many animals I did not want to see" — including some sharks that were "quite large." Among those sharks were hammerheads, bon- netheads and black tips, he said. People do not realize how close to shore those creatures come at night, he pointed out. He also saw eagle rays, snook and flounder. Martini was touched by the support of the shelter's residents, who were gathered on the beach at the start and finish of the weekend event. At the end, he said, the youngsters and Hartsock were there with a big banner. More fundraisers are planned. In the mean- time, Hartsock said, any contributions are welcome. To donate funds by check, she said, make the check out to "Sarasota Y," and mail it to the YMCA Youth Shelter, 1106 Briggs Ave., Sara- sota, FL 34237. Items — including new pillows — may be brought to the shelter on Briggs Avenue. For more information, Hartsock welcomes people to email her at nhartsock@thesaraso- tay.org. Keep medical decisions between a woman, her family, and her doctor. Visit www.VoteNoOn6.com VoteNoOn6.com Join the campaign today! Paid political advertisement paid for by Vote No on 6, 736 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236. Distributed in-kind by Sarasota News Leader, Post Office Box 5099, Sarasota, Florida 34277. Page 83