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Families flock to Main Street fright night


  • By Michael Eng
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 29, 2010
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Families flock to Main Street fright night
Lorena Roberts had a front-row spot to watch the Lakewood Ranch marching band perform.
Lorena Roberts had a front-row spot to watch the Lakewood Ranch marching band perform.
Hope Tudor was all smiles at this year's Boo Fest.
Hope Tudor was all smiles at this year's Boo Fest.
Jonathan Townsley, 3, hitched a ride atop his dad's shoulders.
Jonathan Townsley, 3, hitched a ride atop his dad's shoulders.
Ferd Thompson sold his famous popcorn at this year's Boo Fest.
Ferd Thompson sold his famous popcorn at this year's Boo Fest.
Frank Petrone and Shane Hense had a successful trick-or-treating experience.
Frank Petrone and Shane Hense had a successful trick-or-treating experience.
Jon Lyon and Katie LeBlanc enjoyed the Boo Fest from MacAllisters Grill and Tavern.
Jon Lyon and Katie LeBlanc enjoyed the Boo Fest from MacAllisters Grill and Tavern.
Karina Leon, Yany and Jonathan Lopez, and Leslie Azcui
Karina Leon, Yany and Jonathan Lopez, and Leslie Azcui
Casey LaPlaza, Emily LaPlaza, Anissa Sanchez and Marissa Boccarossa, all of Girl Scout Troop 740, loved this year's Boo Fest.
Casey LaPlaza, Emily LaPlaza, Anissa Sanchez and Marissa Boccarossa, all of Girl Scout Troop 740, loved this year's Boo Fest.
Caroline Coyne braved the haunted house at this year's Boo Fest.
Caroline Coyne braved the haunted house at this year's Boo Fest.
Chad Conte performed at this year's Boo Fest.
Chad Conte performed at this year's Boo Fest.
The Lakewood Ranch marching band performed songs from its halftime show.
The Lakewood Ranch marching band performed songs from its halftime show.
Cassandra Berntsen handed out candy for Natural Discoveries.
Cassandra Berntsen handed out candy for Natural Discoveries.
Katy Walker and her daughter, MacKenzie loved listening to the marching band.
Katy Walker and her daughter, MacKenzie loved listening to the marching band.

 

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