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PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 28, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners
Saturated Sky: John Nesbitt took this sunset photo last fall from his back yard in Sabal Harbour.
Saturated Sky: John Nesbitt took this sunset photo last fall from his back yard in Sabal Harbour.
Stroke of Luck: Palm-Aire resident Scott Brantley's shockingly fast fingers caught this image off of Siesta Key a late-January thunderstorm.
Stroke of Luck: Palm-Aire resident Scott Brantley's shockingly fast fingers caught this image off of Siesta Key a late-January thunderstorm.
Moody Hues: Rebecca Cantrell captured this image of the early-morning fog on Links Court.
Moody Hues: Rebecca Cantrell captured this image of the early-morning fog on Links Court.
Scarlet Stunner: Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.
Scarlet Stunner: Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.
Tiny Dancer: University Park Country Club resident Giovanni DeCastro shot this sunset photo of his daughter, Emma, 8, Memorial Day weekend on Lido Beach.
Tiny Dancer: University Park Country Club resident Giovanni DeCastro shot this sunset photo of his daughter, Emma, 8, Memorial Day weekend on Lido Beach.
Storm Front: Morgan Castor took this photo July 3, at Adventure Park in Summerfield.
Storm Front: Morgan Castor took this photo July 3, at Adventure Park in Summerfield.
Calm Before the Storm: Lakewood Ranch resident Gwen Barshay took this photo June 26, at Anna Maria Beach.
Calm Before the Storm: Lakewood Ranch resident Gwen Barshay took this photo June 26, at Anna Maria Beach.
Dinner by the River: Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.
Dinner by the River: Cathy Woolley took this sunset photo in the Bradenton Marina at Pier 22.
Dreamscape: Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
Dreamscape: Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
Limited Visibility: Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.
Limited Visibility: Sylvia McNichol took this photo on a foggy morning at the Sarasota Polo Club.

 

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