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July Year in Pictures: Sarasota


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 28, 2012
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July Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Mira Carpenter, 4, smells the red carnation she was given at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
Mira Carpenter, 4, smells the red carnation she was given at the Sarasota Farmers Market.
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb works with a roomful full of students in the Summer Intensive program.
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb works with a roomful full of students in the Summer Intensive program.
Doc snuggles into Beatriz Urrutia during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.
Doc snuggles into Beatriz Urrutia during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.
Santiago Orbegoso, 3, wore a macaroni penguin hat that he made at Forty Carrots’ Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore camp.
Santiago Orbegoso, 3, wore a macaroni penguin hat that he made at Forty Carrots’ Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore camp.
Tammy Halsted and Lenny the Lion pose together inside the Van Wezel during Friday Fest.
Tammy Halsted and Lenny the Lion pose together inside the Van Wezel during Friday Fest.
Kyra Hurst, Reagan Haggar and Grace Hurst wave during the 28th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix boat parade.
Kyra Hurst, Reagan Haggar and Grace Hurst wave during the 28th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix boat parade.
Wyatt Forsyth, 3, and Liam Keltch, 2, try to make their way down a hill on the Strider practice course at the Sarasota BMX Olympic Day.
Wyatt Forsyth, 3, and Liam Keltch, 2, try to make their way down a hill on the Strider practice course at the Sarasota BMX Olympic Day.
Haley Gillis paddles out to catch a wave Sunday, July 15, at Eternal Summer Surf Camp on Anna Maria Island
Haley Gillis paddles out to catch a wave Sunday, July 15, at Eternal Summer Surf Camp on Anna Maria Island
Paddleboards lay along the shore of Lido Beach at sunset.
Paddleboards lay along the shore of Lido Beach at sunset.
A blue macaw named Roxanne lets trainers hold her in their arms like a baby at Jungle Gardens.
A blue macaw named Roxanne lets trainers hold her in their arms like a baby at Jungle Gardens.
Steve Turrisi is attacked by zombies during “Movie Critic,” one of the many improv games per- formed by the cast of FST Improv during rehearsal, at the Goldstein Cabaret.
Steve Turrisi is attacked by zombies during “Movie Critic,” one of the many improv games per- formed by the cast of FST Improv during rehearsal, at the Goldstein Cabaret.
Sarasota Crew campers and counselors head out into the bay to demonstrate the rowing skills they learned on land in the water at Bay Preserve.
Sarasota Crew campers and counselors head out into the bay to demonstrate the rowing skills they learned on land in the water at Bay Preserve.
Daniella Landelius showed off one of her decorative hats at the monthly Towles Court art walk.
Daniella Landelius showed off one of her decorative hats at the monthly Towles Court art walk.

 

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