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YEAR IN PICTURES: February, 2011


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 23, 2011
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YEAR IN PICTURES: February, 2011
Gavin Montisano showed off his muscles in a Spider-Man costume in February at Ashton Elementary’s Kindergartners’ Fairytale Parade.
Gavin Montisano showed off his muscles in a Spider-Man costume in February at Ashton Elementary’s Kindergartners’ Fairytale Parade.
Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility, Donte's Den.
Marsha Panuche chose her dog, Donte, as the namesake for the upscale dog-care facility, Donte's Den.
Erik Niemen practiced one of his unique tricks in February at a rehearsal for Circus Sarasota's
Erik Niemen practiced one of his unique tricks in February at a rehearsal for Circus Sarasota's "The Edge" show.
Out-of-Door Academy third-grader Dylan Davis jumped rope during the February Jump Rope for Heart Event.
Out-of-Door Academy third-grader Dylan Davis jumped rope during the February Jump Rope for Heart Event.
Picaso Jr. performed his famous mouth juggling trick in February at a rehearsal for Circus Sarasota's
Picaso Jr. performed his famous mouth juggling trick in February at a rehearsal for Circus Sarasota's "The Edge" show.
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assisted Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes in February.
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assisted Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes in February.
Leslie Dawley, of Aloe Tinnery, created decorative candleholders out of tin cans in February at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.
Leslie Dawley, of Aloe Tinnery, created decorative candleholders out of tin cans in February at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival.
Jackson Temple hurled a pitch toward home plate in February at the opening day of Central Sarasota County Little League.
Jackson Temple hurled a pitch toward home plate in February at the opening day of Central Sarasota County Little League.
Everest Moll hit the ball at the opening day of Central Sarasota County Little League.
Everest Moll hit the ball at the opening day of Central Sarasota County Little League.
Mary Harbulak and Lee Maciel danced at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club's Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Mary Harbulak and Lee Maciel danced at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club's Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Diana and Scott Drake make lamps using rare, natural, exotic shells, such as this lamp, which was on display during the Sarasota Master Art Festival in February.
Diana and Scott Drake make lamps using rare, natural, exotic shells, such as this lamp, which was on display during the Sarasota Master Art Festival in February.
Midnight leaps into a pool of water at the February Celebration of Pets at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
Midnight leaps into a pool of water at the February Celebration of Pets at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

 

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