Pinellas County man still active at 100 years old: 'I just love bowling'

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  October 29, 2024 5:52am EDT
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100-year-old bowler at the top of his game

FOX 13 photojournalist Jason Wright introduces us to Frank Elarde, who continues to bowl in Pinellas County at 100 years of age.

CLEARWATER, Fla. - At Maple Lanes Countryside in Clearwater, when you hear the number 100, it isn’t Frank Elarde’s score. It’s his age.

The veteran bowler is a familiar face around the bowling alley. He bowls in a league twice a week, something he says keeps him young.

"I just love bowling," Elarde said. "Whether I bowl 100 or 200 or 300, that's my life."

Frank Elarde is 100 years old and is still going strong, including bowling twice a week in Clearwater.
Frank Elarde is 100 years old and is still going strong, including bowling twice a week in Clearwater.
Frank Elarde is 100 years old and is still going strong, including bowling twice a week in Clearwater.
Frank Elarde is 100 years old and is still going strong, including bowling twice a week in Clearwater.

Elarde says his motto is "be happy, don't worry."

"Worry doesn't do any good," Elarde said.

Along with bowling, the centenarian loves playing the organ and also has a mini car collection.

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