PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

Mrs. Boyd’s class from Bayhaven Elementary School pose in front of “Puzzled Eyes” by Dan McGibbon, Friday, April 20.
“You Are My Brother” by Amber Dixon
Mason Coburn, 12, Nicole Hurter, 11, and Sabrin Fausugh, 11, from Gocio Elementary enjoyed touring the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Destiny Dyle, 10, from Phillippi Shores Elementary, took photos of all of the pieces in the art exhibit so that she could always remember the field trip.
Sharon Gustave, 10, Savannah Stewart, 10, Savannah Albrecht, 10, and Gabriel King, 10, pose together in front of “Don’t Be a Sheep”, Friday, April 20.
“Bringing Hands Together, Bridging Gaps Forever” by Jamia Mei Tolentino
“Crossed Love” by Hannah Hoffrogge
Phillippi Elementary students Tobias Lavalle, 7, London Harris, 7, and Mercedes Wasil, 7, pose in front of one of their favorite pieces, “Expecting”.
Thousands of students from Sarasota and Manatee counties enjoyed field trips to Island Park to see the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit.
Julia Ream, 16, Amanda Russo, 17, Sabina Tkacz, 17, Anthony Casciola, 17, and Ryan Kangas, 17, are all members of the Coexist Club at Riverview High School and served as docents for the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit, Friday, April 20, at Island Park.
Amanda Russo, 17, led a group from Phillippi Shores Elementary around the Embracing Our Differences art exhibit, Friday, April 20.