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Kites Soar Above Apollo Beach

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By LOIS KINDLE | The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 7, 2008

APOLLO BEACH - Kites filled the sky above Apollo Beach Nature Preserve today.

Fifty-two adults and children launched kites of all shapes and sizes at a kite festival capping the community's two-day, 50th anniversary celebration.

Some children scampered effortlessly with their kites, sending them higher and higher; others saw theirs crash and burn before finally getting the hang of things.

While many of the adults flew kites they had made themselves, most of the kids flew kites supplied by the Apollo Beach Beautification Committee, the festival's sponsor.

Joel Sherman and his wife, Karyn, launched a string of 24 8-by-12-inch rice paper kites they brought home from China.

"I don't think this was designed for so much wind," he said, struggling a bit to get the kites aloft.

A guy next to Sherman suggested he lengthen the tails at the end of the string, and up they went.

"This is a great way to enjoy the park, get some fresh air and relax," Sherman said. "And it's nice to see the children having so much fun"

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