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April Year in Pictures: Pelican Press


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 25, 2012
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April Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Kathy Oravec leads the group in reaching up high during the beginning of her NIA class, April 24, on Siesta Key Public Beach.
Kathy Oravec leads the group in reaching up high during the beginning of her NIA class, April 24, on Siesta Key Public Beach.
Erica Daphin, 7, slid down the water slide April 20 at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota YMCA to celebrate Healthy Kids Day.
Erica Daphin, 7, slid down the water slide April 20 at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota YMCA to celebrate Healthy Kids Day.
The Siesta Key Oyster Bar hosted the Siesta Gladiator Charity Challenge April 14, to raise funds for a local man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Douglas Jennings, chef at SKOB, couldn’t out-duel Evan Fernandez.
The Siesta Key Oyster Bar hosted the Siesta Gladiator Charity Challenge April 14, to raise funds for a local man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Douglas Jennings, chef at SKOB, couldn’t out-duel Evan Fernandez.
Asher Boyett, 3, reluctantly shared his Pop Craft popsicle with his mom, Kate at Siesta Key for the 34th Annual Siesta Fiesta April 14 and 15.
Asher Boyett, 3, reluctantly shared his Pop Craft popsicle with his mom, Kate at Siesta Key for the 34th Annual Siesta Fiesta April 14 and 15.
Drew Adkinson, Michele Schenk and Cathy and Dave McCabe laced up for Mote Marine Laboratory’s 26th Run for the Turtles April 7, on Siesta Public Beach.
Drew Adkinson, Michele Schenk and Cathy and Dave McCabe laced up for Mote Marine Laboratory’s 26th Run for the Turtles April 7, on Siesta Public Beach.
Harper Kipker, 3, showed off all the eggs she found at the second annual Siesta Dunes egg hunt on April 5.
Harper Kipker, 3, showed off all the eggs she found at the second annual Siesta Dunes egg hunt on April 5.
Even a little rain couldn't put out the fire at the ninth annual Firefighter Rib Cook- Off March 31, at the Phillippi Estate Mansion. Donnie Taylor’s secret is his homemade barbecue sauce.
Even a little rain couldn't put out the fire at the ninth annual Firefighter Rib Cook- Off March 31, at the Phillippi Estate Mansion. Donnie Taylor’s secret is his homemade barbecue sauce.
Felicity Lui, 4, found an egg hidden on the bookshelf at Gulf Gate Library’s second annual Treasure Hunt for kids March 13.
Felicity Lui, 4, found an egg hidden on the bookshelf at Gulf Gate Library’s second annual Treasure Hunt for kids March 13.
Pam Kirscher and Sarah Hunter were among the masked guests at the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club’s Mighty Masquerade March 31, at Michael's On East.
Pam Kirscher and Sarah Hunter were among the masked guests at the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club’s Mighty Masquerade March 31, at Michael's On East.
Mason Fox, 16, struts down the runway at All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park April 1, at Phillippi Estate Park.
Mason Fox, 16, struts down the runway at All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park April 1, at Phillippi Estate Park.

 

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