Photos: Sarasota Tea Party April 15 2009
Arriving at the “Unconditional Surrender” statue today at 12:45pm, I was surprised to find that already people were leaving. Apparently, the first wave of lunch-breakers had done their protesting for today.
Of the hundreds that remained (no official word yet on numbers), many held signs, sported creative apparel, and generally demonstrated a remarkable level of passion about the spending habits of their elected officials. Protesters lined the roadway from One Sarasota Tower to Main Street, and a significant crowd gathered closely around the statue to hear various people sound off through a weak tailgate P.A. system.
It was an historic day, and it was a privilege to have participated. Here are some of the sights as seen through my camera’s lens
Unfortunately, my schedule didn’t permit me to make it to the Lakewood Ranch Tea Party gathering. I welcome to the opportunity to hear from some of you who were there!
Great pic. Lisa is our niece and we are proud of her. Forwarded the page all over the U.S.A.
Good publicity! For everyone!