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PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 1


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 30, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Spirit of America pt. 1
Lori Wolcott gasps as Fr. Dan dumps the first bit of holy water onto her son, Colin Spencer, 6 mos., during his Baptism Saturday, June 18 at Our Lady of the Angels.
Lori Wolcott gasps as Fr. Dan dumps the first bit of holy water onto her son, Colin Spencer, 6 mos., during his Baptism Saturday, June 18 at Our Lady of the Angels.
A stain glass window at Mary’s Chapel at Historic Spanish Point lets in some light into the dark chapel.
A stain glass window at Mary’s Chapel at Historic Spanish Point lets in some light into the dark chapel.
Kids cool down during a hot Florida day by playing at Potter Park.
Kids cool down during a hot Florida day by playing at Potter Park.
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Angel Lara, greenhouse manager, and Dr. A. Toscano de Brito, research biologist, are known as being the
Angel Lara, greenhouse manager, and Dr. A. Toscano de Brito, research biologist, are known as being the "orchid guys" at Marie Selby Gardens.
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Swampgrass plays some bluegrass music Friday, June 17 at J.R’s Old Packinghouse.
Swampgrass plays some bluegrass music Friday, June 17 at J.R’s Old Packinghouse.
Phyllis Corbett signs to one of her friends during one of their Deaf Coffee Chats Saturday, June 18 at a Starbucks on the corner of Fruitville and University.
Phyllis Corbett signs to one of her friends during one of their Deaf Coffee Chats Saturday, June 18 at a Starbucks on the corner of Fruitville and University.
A sandhill crane walks across a grassy area out at The Oaks Country Club in Osprey.
A sandhill crane walks across a grassy area out at The Oaks Country Club in Osprey.
Carla O’Brein works on making a big bowl out of clay on the wheel Wednesday, June 15 at Carla’s Clay. O’Brein has been working with clay for 35 years and has been teaching pottery classes since 1997.
Carla O’Brein works on making a big bowl out of clay on the wheel Wednesday, June 15 at Carla’s Clay. O’Brein has been working with clay for 35 years and has been teaching pottery classes since 1997.
Carla O’Brein works on making a big bowl out of clay on the wheel Wednesday, June 15 at Carla’s Clay. O’Brein has been working with clay for 35 years and has been teaching pottery classes since 1997.
Carla O’Brein works on making a big bowl out of clay on the wheel Wednesday, June 15 at Carla’s Clay. O’Brein has been working with clay for 35 years and has been teaching pottery classes since 1997.
Reid Sokol, 1 years-old, gets his first hair cut by Gladis Santana Monday, June 13 at Lil’ Divas and Dudes.
Reid Sokol, 1 years-old, gets his first hair cut by Gladis Santana Monday, June 13 at Lil’ Divas and Dudes.
Reid Sokol, 1 years-old, tries to brush his mom's hair as he gets his first hair cut by Gladis Santana Monday, June 13 at Lil’ Divas and Dudes.
Reid Sokol, 1 years-old, tries to brush his mom's hair as he gets his first hair cut by Gladis Santana Monday, June 13 at Lil’ Divas and Dudes.
Riverview player Jared Mercer runs back to first base after trying to steal second during a summer game against Venice High School on Monday, June 13 at Twin Lakes.
Riverview player Jared Mercer runs back to first base after trying to steal second during a summer game against Venice High School on Monday, June 13 at Twin Lakes.
Riverview player Anthony Guarnieri gets ready to hit the ball during a summer game against Venice High School on Monday, June 13 at Twin Lakes.
Riverview player Anthony Guarnieri gets ready to hit the ball during a summer game against Venice High School on Monday, June 13 at Twin Lakes.
Olivia Coleman, 10, holds a toad fish in a net while Anna Dougopoly, 11, Jonah Duchesne-Shaw, 10 and David Stack, 10, look at the odd creature Tuesday, June 14 during summer camp at Mote.
Olivia Coleman, 10, holds a toad fish in a net while Anna Dougopoly, 11, Jonah Duchesne-Shaw, 10 and David Stack, 10, look at the odd creature Tuesday, June 14 during summer camp at Mote.
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Bill Pischer walks barefoot through the soil Wednesday, June 15 out at his farm, Jessica’s Organic Farm.
Bill Pischer walks barefoot through the soil Wednesday, June 15 out at his farm, Jessica’s Organic Farm.
Julie and Kendall, 6, Dooley work together in the kitchen to make chocolate chip cookies Wednesday, June 15 at their home in Sarasota. The recipe for the chocolate chip cookies is one that had been passed down through four generations.
Julie and Kendall, 6, Dooley work together in the kitchen to make chocolate chip cookies Wednesday, June 15 at their home in Sarasota. The recipe for the chocolate chip cookies is one that had been passed down through four generations.
Samantha Sargent, 4 ½, shows off how high she can swing Saturday, June 18 at Laurel Park.
Samantha Sargent, 4 ½, shows off how high she can swing Saturday, June 18 at Laurel Park.

 

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