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PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Spring Fest


  • By Katie Hendrick
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 14, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Spring Fest
Reina Berman and Bob Krosney buy a bracelet from Carol Rebert
Reina Berman and Bob Krosney buy a bracelet from Carol Rebert
Stephen Jacob
Stephen Jacob
Lynda and John Brill
Lynda and John Brill
Cynthia Collins talks to Sharon Foster and Nancy McCorry about Arbonne International’s energy drinks
Cynthia Collins talks to Sharon Foster and Nancy McCorry about Arbonne International’s energy drinks
Mike McInerney
Mike McInerney
Jason Milburn of Takaro Solutions
Jason Milburn of Takaro Solutions
Kurt and Kim Phillips of Massage Therapy Services
Kurt and Kim Phillips of Massage Therapy Services
Jill LaPlaca
Jill LaPlaca
Teagan Ralph, 4, rides a rocking chair at the Vintage Vibe booth
Teagan Ralph, 4, rides a rocking chair at the Vintage Vibe booth
Judy and Bill Carman
Judy and Bill Carman
Emily Shaw and William Ball with their dogs, Gladys and Shrimp
Emily Shaw and William Ball with their dogs, Gladys and Shrimp
Marie and Durante Rizzuto browse cocktail jewelry
Marie and Durante Rizzuto browse cocktail jewelry
Eva Ionita of Pure Florida Apirary and David Gregory Salon
Eva Ionita of Pure Florida Apirary and David Gregory Salon

 

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