The Florida Pro Surf contest was held at Sebastian Inlet State Park last week, hosting a World Surf League qualifying event that drew top-level surfers from all over the world.
It was the first such event on the Space Coast in seven years, marking the return of professional surfing to the area.
It was also the return of hometown hero Caroline Marks, 15, currently the youngest surfer ever to join the world tour.
Major surf contests have been held at Sebastian Inlet for decades, providing an opportunity for local surfers to perform on an international level, and solidifying the Space Coast’s place in the world of surfing.
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- Hometown hero Caroline Marks exits the water after her heat Saturday.
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- Katie and Brisa Hennessy from Hawaii
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- Rachel, Tommy and Michelle Carroll
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- Event organizer Mitch Varnes with assistant Jodi Campbell
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- Atty G., Deleany C., Madison C. and MacKenzie D.
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- Ken Compayre with John Woodland
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- Chiara Hannan, Martin Jeri and Maria Hannan
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- Blake, Ernie and Emily Shephard
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- Kelly and Steve Casanova, sponsors
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- Philippa Anderson and Claire Bevilacqua
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- Braidyn Cunningham with Gabe Seehafer
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- Kelly Casanova, Evelyn Courtenay and Eva McDaniel
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- Julian Sage and Zuri Sol
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