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PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park at Five Points Park


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 29, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park at Five Points Park
Diana Guth and Pat Coville look at some jewelry, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Diana Guth and Pat Coville look at some jewelry, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
A variety of balsamic vinegars made by Pastamore.
A variety of balsamic vinegars made by Pastamore.
A large crowd came out this weekend for the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
A large crowd came out this weekend for the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Crystal balls and copper spirals made by Dances with Nature.
Crystal balls and copper spirals made by Dances with Nature.
Personalized Golf Markers made by Kolden Design.
Personalized Golf Markers made by Kolden Design.
Nancy Grecni picked up a custom-made sweatshirt by Robin Zimmerman of Batik Clothing, Saturday, Jan. 28.
Nancy Grecni picked up a custom-made sweatshirt by Robin Zimmerman of Batik Clothing, Saturday, Jan. 28.
A funky light switch plate made by Sandee Weolek of Designs in Nature was for sale at the downtown art festival.
A funky light switch plate made by Sandee Weolek of Designs in Nature was for sale at the downtown art festival.
Esther Mauffray with her granddaughter, Lily Miller, 5.
Esther Mauffray with her granddaughter, Lily Miller, 5.
Derrick Mutisya works on carving a piece for a family collection he is working on, Saturday, Jan. 28 at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Derrick Mutisya works on carving a piece for a family collection he is working on, Saturday, Jan. 28 at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Beautiful orchids were sold by Wanger Enterrpises at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Beautiful orchids were sold by Wanger Enterrpises at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
The Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. had an information booth set up in Five Points Park with a hawk and three types of owls.
The Wildlife Education & Rehabilitation Center, Inc. had an information booth set up in Five Points Park with a hawk and three types of owls.
Hollywood the screech owl.
Hollywood the screech owl.
Shawn Robbins of Shorobii poses inside her booth, Saturday, Jan. 28 at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Shawn Robbins of Shorobii poses inside her booth, Saturday, Jan. 28 at the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
Picassa Stanton, 7, plays with one of the many wooden, handcrafted puzzles made by Brain Teaser Puzzles.
Picassa Stanton, 7, plays with one of the many wooden, handcrafted puzzles made by Brain Teaser Puzzles.
D.J. Flicker’s Candles had a variety of candles that looked and smelled like different drink and food items. One of the most popular candles was the waffle candle.
D.J. Flicker’s Candles had a variety of candles that looked and smelled like different drink and food items. One of the most popular candles was the waffle candle.

 

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