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Year in Pictures: Sept.|Oct.


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  • | 5:00 a.m. December 30, 2010
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Year in Pictures: Sept.|Oct.
Max Pettingell gets a slobbery kiss from Daphne, a Southeastern Guide Dog in training, while visiting the organization's new downtown Sarasota Discovery Center in September with his father, Roger, a Southeastern Guide Dog Board member.
Max Pettingell gets a slobbery kiss from Daphne, a Southeastern Guide Dog in training, while visiting the organization's new downtown Sarasota Discovery Center in September with his father, Roger, a Southeastern Guide Dog Board member.
John Simon, of Pineapple Square Development, talks with Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb in September at the Pineapple Square studio Simon offered to the Sarasota Ballet for use during its 20th anniversary season.
John Simon, of Pineapple Square Development, talks with Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb in September at the Pineapple Square studio Simon offered to the Sarasota Ballet for use during its 20th anniversary season.
James Riddiford couldn't wait to dig into his loot at in October at Siesta Key Village Association's
James Riddiford couldn't wait to dig into his loot at in October at Siesta Key Village Association's "Safe Treats" trick-or-treat.
Selena Gonzales, Faith Kiger and Kira Mashke dressed as characters from their favorite books for Southside Elementary School's character parade in October.
Selena Gonzales, Faith Kiger and Kira Mashke dressed as characters from their favorite books for Southside Elementary School's character parade in October.
Jezebel, an English bulldog, was dressed as a pig at the Humane Society of Sarasota County's 13 annual Howl-o-ween parade held in October.
Jezebel, an English bulldog, was dressed as a pig at the Humane Society of Sarasota County's 13 annual Howl-o-ween parade held in October.
Itzel Lieberman, Spanish teacher at Phillippi Shores Elementary, laughed at her attempt at serving up the perfect swirl of soft serve, while participating in
Itzel Lieberman, Spanish teacher at Phillippi Shores Elementary, laughed at her attempt at serving up the perfect swirl of soft serve, while participating in "McTeacher's Night" in October.
Kyla Siefert, Kate Schulte, Aimee Grab and Erin Groves buddied up in October at Foxy Lady Siesta Key's
Kyla Siefert, Kate Schulte, Aimee Grab and Erin Groves buddied up in October at Foxy Lady Siesta Key's "Viva La Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness.

 

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