Bowling tournament fills lanes with jellyfish, minions, Loraxes

A bowler on the team of Bubble Binz and Anna Maria Charters — whose members dressed as jellyfish — steps down the lane Sept. 6 while playing in the annual Greg LaPensee Bowling Tournament at Bowlero, 4208 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. The fundraiser benefits the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, and is sponsored by Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing, Pools and Air. Islander Photos: Courtesy Center of Anna Maria Island

A team of jellyfish from Bubble Binz wins best costume Sept. 6 during the tournament, which also featured teams dressed as bowling pins and Minions from “Despicable Me”. The team won a custom bowling pin and a 12-pack of Coors Light.

From Holmes Beach-based Duffy’s Tavern, a team dressed as The Lorax of Dr. Seuss fame finishes the night Sept. 6 as runner-up in the costume contest.

A team representing LaPensee Plumbing wins the Sept. 6 tournament’s Best Team trophy for rolling 872, the highest one-game team score of the night. They won a custom bowling pin, custom Gnarly Mangrove Koozies and a 24-pack of Bud Light.

Dina Franklin wins the Gutter Ball Award Sept. 6 after rolling 35, the lowest individual score of the night. On the other end of the spectrum, Joey Newell won the top male bowler trophy with a score of 240 and Bridgette Latessa won the top female bowler trophy after rolling 144. The kids’ trophy went to Alex Serra, who rolled a 110.