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Sarasota Baptist enjoys fall fun


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. November 2, 2010
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Sarasota Baptist enjoys fall fun
Three-year-old Hannah Leitzman dressed up as a cowgirl for Halloween.
Three-year-old Hannah Leitzman dressed up as a cowgirl for Halloween.
Sarasota Baptist Church members Mary and Joe Brannon volunteered to work the face painting booth.
Sarasota Baptist Church members Mary and Joe Brannon volunteered to work the face painting booth.
Willis Elementary second-grader Nicholas Caballero had a blast playing the carnival-style games.
Willis Elementary second-grader Nicholas Caballero had a blast playing the carnival-style games.
Disco Queen Melinda Slicis passed out candy during trunk-or-treat.
Disco Queen Melinda Slicis passed out candy during trunk-or-treat.
Michael Springer and his 14-month-old son, Joseph, showed their team spirit.
Michael Springer and his 14-month-old son, Joseph, showed their team spirit.
Baylee Kate Ramage, 16 months, made a beautiful butterfly.
Baylee Kate Ramage, 16 months, made a beautiful butterfly.
Lakewood Ranch residents Pamela Benson and Heather Perry thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Lakewood Ranch residents Pamela Benson and Heather Perry thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Six-year-old Hadley Keck's favorite Disney princess is Belle.
Six-year-old Hadley Keck's favorite Disney princess is Belle.
Pedro Hernandez brought his dog, Rocky, to the festival.
Pedro Hernandez brought his dog, Rocky, to the festival.

 

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