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PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 12, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day
Anne Savage spun wool out on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house as part of Pioneer Day.
Anne Savage spun wool out on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house as part of Pioneer Day.
Rylie Richter, 3, and her grandmother, Cynthia, look at things at For the Love of Beads' table, Saturday, Nov. 12, during Pioneer Day.
Rylie Richter, 3, and her grandmother, Cynthia, look at things at For the Love of Beads' table, Saturday, Nov. 12, during Pioneer Day.
Anne Savage did a demonstration in spinning wool on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house, Saturday, Nov. 12, during Pioneer Day.
Anne Savage did a demonstration in spinning wool on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house, Saturday, Nov. 12, during Pioneer Day.
Chuck Resh tries his best to throw a
Chuck Resh tries his best to throw a "spear" at a "deer", Saturday, Nov. 12, at Pioneer Day.
Very unique walking sticks and canes made by Tree Treasures.
Very unique walking sticks and canes made by Tree Treasures.
Patio lanterns created by Connie's Creations.
Patio lanterns created by Connie's Creations.
Lydia Gill, 7, had her
Lydia Gill, 7, had her "Glamourature" done by Dion Marshall.
Mason, 3, and Maya, 5, Peters have fun playing an old-fashioned game in the backyard of the Bidwell-Wood house during Pioneer Day.
Mason, 3, and Maya, 5, Peters have fun playing an old-fashioned game in the backyard of the Bidwell-Wood house during Pioneer Day.
Sara Nelms was one of the many musicians who played throughout the day.
Sara Nelms was one of the many musicians who played throughout the day.
Shelly Campbell shows off one of her favorite tea towels she sold at Pioneer Day.
Shelly Campbell shows off one of her favorite tea towels she sold at Pioneer Day.
Mary Arndt gives a sample of one of her products from her company, Blissful Essence, to Barbara Caramenico.
Mary Arndt gives a sample of one of her products from her company, Blissful Essence, to Barbara Caramenico.
Beth Stricken is the owner of Fancy Flutterfly
Beth Stricken is the owner of Fancy Flutterfly
Peachy Green Brand was selling their broaches made out of old album covers, Saturday, Nov. 12, inside Crocker memorial church during Pioneer Day.
Peachy Green Brand was selling their broaches made out of old album covers, Saturday, Nov. 12, inside Crocker memorial church during Pioneer Day.
People wander around looking at items for sale inside Crocker memorial church during Pioneer Day.
People wander around looking at items for sale inside Crocker memorial church during Pioneer Day.
People wave from the trolley.
People wave from the trolley.
Clarissa Thomasson was dressed in time period clothing for the Sarasota Historical Society's Pioneer Day.
Clarissa Thomasson was dressed in time period clothing for the Sarasota Historical Society's Pioneer Day.
Milton Rauch and Edward Greer brought their historical cars out to Pioneer Day. The two men stand in front of Greer's 1930 Model
Milton Rauch and Edward Greer brought their historical cars out to Pioneer Day. The two men stand in front of Greer's 1930 Model "A" Ford Tudor.
People make their way onto the trolley for a two-hour tour of the historic sites around Sarasota. The narrator of the tour was Sue Blue.
People make their way onto the trolley for a two-hour tour of the historic sites around Sarasota. The narrator of the tour was Sue Blue.
Sam Steward, owner of Sawdust Sam's, poses with his bird houses.
Sam Steward, owner of Sawdust Sam's, poses with his bird houses.

 

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