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May Year in Pictures: Pelican Press


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 26, 2012
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May Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Bryan Prushinski, 43, and Eric hogenboom, 21, both of St. Petersburg, were neck and neck during the biking portion of the Florida International Triathlon, May 12, on Siesta Key.
Bryan Prushinski, 43, and Eric hogenboom, 21, both of St. Petersburg, were neck and neck during the biking portion of the Florida International Triathlon, May 12, on Siesta Key.
Sixth grader Taber Chadwick, 12, helps his buddy, first grader Pedro Princeno, 7 May 17, at Sarasota Lanes.
Sixth grader Taber Chadwick, 12, helps his buddy, first grader Pedro Princeno, 7 May 17, at Sarasota Lanes.
Students and their families gathered at Phillippi Shores El- ementary Friday, March 11, to celebrate spring in style.
Students and their families gathered at Phillippi Shores El- ementary Friday, March 11, to celebrate spring in style.
Meghan and Kevin Wicks with their daughters, Lily, 2, Ella, 7, and Luci, 6 laced up for the ninth annual Great Strides Walk for cystic fibrosis May 5, at Siesta Key Public Beach. Ella has cystic fibrosis.
Meghan and Kevin Wicks with their daughters, Lily, 2, Ella, 7, and Luci, 6 laced up for the ninth annual Great Strides Walk for cystic fibrosis May 5, at Siesta Key Public Beach. Ella has cystic fibrosis.
Ken Shields and Mollie Morgan work on their piece,
Ken Shields and Mollie Morgan work on their piece, "Castle by the Sea," at the 40th Sand Sculpting Contest May 5 on Siesta Beach.
Gail Donovan pushed her grandson, Niccolo Aretini, 4, on a swing at a St. Boniface Preschool picnic May 5 at Siesta Key Beach Park.
Gail Donovan pushed her grandson, Niccolo Aretini, 4, on a swing at a St. Boniface Preschool picnic May 5 at Siesta Key Beach Park.
Meera Nair and Kiran Kadiyala, both 9, performed a traditional Indian dance at the 2012 Relay for Life April 28 in Downtown Sarasota.
Meera Nair and Kiran Kadiyala, both 9, performed a traditional Indian dance at the 2012 Relay for Life April 28 in Downtown Sarasota.
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Chris "Flash" Gordon and JJ Midnight of Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra rocked out on the guitar and microphone April 26, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.
Phillippi Shore Elementary teacher Michael Gange, dressed as indiana Jones, led the students on a treasure hunt April 26, during Phillippi Shores' storybook and PJ night.
Phillippi Shore Elementary teacher Michael Gange, dressed as indiana Jones, led the students on a treasure hunt April 26, during Phillippi Shores' storybook and PJ night.
Glenn Snyder carries his daughter, Peyton, 3 for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade, May 28, in downtown.
Glenn Snyder carries his daughter, Peyton, 3 for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade, May 28, in downtown.

 

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