Found in Florida: This sculpture serves a good porpoise

On the northern edge of Ward Park in Winter Park, an old tree stump was transformed into a sculpture in memory of Tracy Rupp. She was a Lake Mary High School graduate and later a resident of Winter Park who tragically lost her life at age 24.

The tribute originated from Tracy’s father, Ross Rupp, and was created by artist Keith Carroll from Brevard County.

Today, the leaping dolphins bring joy to park visitors and those driving by, forever memorializing Tracy.

A QR code on the sculpture reveals more information about Rupp’s life and the sculpture’s story.

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