Sarasota Millionaires Football Kicks Off Season

A former two-time NFL Pro Bowler will coach the minor league football Sarasota Millionaires on the sidelines this weekend as the team opens up for the Unity in the Community game.

Sarasota will take on the Daytona Beach Wildcats Saturday at 7 p.m on the  field, located at 3201 N. Orange Ave.

Millionaires new head coach, retired NFL star, Ernest Givens Jr. will take the reigns this season. The St. Petersburg native played for nine years, eight of them with the Houston Oilers playing with quarterback Warren Moon. His final year in 1995 was with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He 

The Unity in the Community game is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 “We would like to acknowledge Dr. King and our community while celebrating something fun and positive with activities for the entire family to enjoy.  Our goal is to also provide something engaging for teens and young adults in an interactive and diverse environment that extends the promotion of Dr. King’s dream.”, says Bethsaida Williams, co-owner of the Millionaires.

Before the game at 4 p.m., the event will include a variety of festivities such as a bounce house for kids, creative face painting, exciting games and raffle prizes and more.

The Millionaires are dedicated to "uplifting of the North Sarasota community and is known for their mentoring programs designed to keep young males off the streets," according to a news release.

Sponsors for the Unity in the Community game include Sign Zoo, Enhanced Auto Care with the support of Booker High and principal, Dr. Rachel Shelley. 

Tickets for the game are $5 in advance and regularly priced at only $7 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for children. 

To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 447.7444 or visit: www.sarasotamillionaires.com or email atnews.srqmillionaires@gmail.com.