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August Year in Pictures: Pelican Press


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 29, 2012
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August Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Zofia Cacko, 2 1/2, has fun with a hula-hoop, July 29, on Siesta Key Public Beach at the Drum Circle.
Zofia Cacko, 2 1/2, has fun with a hula-hoop, July 29, on Siesta Key Public Beach at the Drum Circle.
The Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921 flattened fish shack along Gulfstream Avenue and deposited several boats in the roadway.
The Tampa Bay Hurricane of 1921 flattened fish shack along Gulfstream Avenue and deposited several boats in the roadway.
Steve Campion with his daughter, Khloe attended first day of kindergarten, Aug. 20 at Southside Elementary School.
Steve Campion with his daughter, Khloe attended first day of kindergarten, Aug. 20 at Southside Elementary School.
Jason Nadell goes for the ball, Aug. 29, while playing tennis with Ross Galbraith at the tennis courts by Siesta Key Public Beach.
Jason Nadell goes for the ball, Aug. 29, while playing tennis with Ross Galbraith at the tennis courts by Siesta Key Public Beach.
Zachary Szabo and Ryan Abernathy, both 6, are happy to be reunited on the first day of school Aug. 22 at Out-of-Door Academy.
Zachary Szabo and Ryan Abernathy, both 6, are happy to be reunited on the first day of school Aug. 22 at Out-of-Door Academy.
Keira Pritchett, 2, clings to her dad, Josh, on the Aug.20 the first day of school at St. Boniface Preschool.
Keira Pritchett, 2, clings to her dad, Josh, on the Aug.20 the first day of school at St. Boniface Preschool.
Dr. Bob Windom, Jay Berman, Kathy Pletzke and Charlie Wilson, Members of the Tiger Bay Club, gathered for their regular luncheon, Aug. 2, to hear from County Commission candidates Charles Hines, Randy McLendon and Brian Slider.
Dr. Bob Windom, Jay Berman, Kathy Pletzke and Charlie Wilson, Members of the Tiger Bay Club, gathered for their regular luncheon, Aug. 2, to hear from County Commission candidates Charles Hines, Randy McLendon and Brian Slider.
Leslie Ambrosio raises her hands in the air after being baptized by the Rev. Craig King of Bayside Community Church on Beach Day July 29 at the Siesta Key Pavilion.
Leslie Ambrosio raises her hands in the air after being baptized by the Rev. Craig King of Bayside Community Church on Beach Day July 29 at the Siesta Key Pavilion.
Grant Yeagley makes a wind chime at Art in the Park, a free summer event co-hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and Pure Imagination Studios, Aug. 7, at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
Grant Yeagley makes a wind chime at Art in the Park, a free summer event co-hosted by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast and Pure Imagination Studios, Aug. 7, at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
Jan Jolly and Don Branchand attended Van Wezel’s Friday Fest, Aug. 10.
Jan Jolly and Don Branchand attended Van Wezel’s Friday Fest, Aug. 10.
Cat Depot, in partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held a major adoption event for rescued cats from Caboodle Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Mikael Riembauer attended the event.
Cat Depot, in partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held a major adoption event for rescued cats from Caboodle Ranch Animal Sanctuary. Mikael Riembauer attended the event.

 

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