Ocala — The ninth and final stop of the Gator Country Caravan was held before the Marion County Gator Gathering at Central Florida Community College on Thursday. Here’s a gallery of photos from the event.
Gator Country Publisher Ray Hines, Executive Editor Buddy Martin, Managing Editor Franz Beard, Senior Columnist/Radio host Mark McLeod, Radio host/columnist Brady Ackerman, Recruiting Coordinator “Hollywood” Bob Redman, video director Brenden Martin, Advertising Director James Irvine and video intern Michelle Nixon were all present, as well as WGGG/WMOP radio host Adam Reardon and board operator Matt Benedict.
Current Florida quarterback John Brantley and defensive back Joey Sorrentino, both Ocala natives, and their families were part of the crowd. Former Gator linebacker Scot Brantley was part of a panel that spoke about the upcoming season. Trinity Catholic head coach and former Gator quarterback John Brantley was the master of ceremonies, part of which including conducting an auction to benefit a scholarship fund.
Look for complete photo coverage from the first week of practices beginning Monday!
Photo Gallery: Ocala Caravan, 7/31/08
DIRECTORY OF PAST GATOR COUNTRY PHOTO GALLERIES