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In the zingy, zesty state of Florida, where alligators sunbathe and oranges sprout like popcorn in a movie theater, a unique team of kids gathers every weekend. They’re known as the "Sunshine Strikers," a group of bowling enthusiasts who roll their way to glory at the local alley. Leading the pack is their charismatic captain, Skelly Pinbuster, a 12-year-old with a bowling ball for a head and laces for hair, who is always seen sporting a funky pair of red bowling shoes. Skelly, with his eye-popping ability to zap bowling pins into a puff of glitter, is a sight to behold. With each roll, he delivers a thunderous strike, spilling laughter and high-fives among his teammates. These Florida kids are as diverse as the state’s wildlife – a mix of shy introverts, boisterous extroverts, and everything in between. But, no matter their style, each is a maestro with a bowling ball. They roll, they spin, they twirl, and they dance around the lanes like flamingoes in a tropical ballet. These pint-sized bowlers have a knack of turning the bowling alley into a bonanza of giggles, just by the way they tickle the pins with their strikes and spares. In the world of these Sunshine Strikers, bowling isn't just a game; it's an exciting adventure. It's where they become superheroes, toppling towering monsters (also known as bowling pins) with the magical orbs they wield. Bowling in Florida is a thrill, a spellbinding spectacle, where every kid can be a star and every lane leads to laughter!