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PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 2, 2013
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PHOTO GALLERY: Ovation
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs Silver Stars Dance Team performed several routines.
The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs Silver Stars Dance Team performed several routines.
Lakewood Ranch High School’s Fine Arts Department showcased student work. Pictured are Zack French, Shayna Morelli, teacher Terry Thompson, Hannah Grant and Erin Crowley.
Lakewood Ranch High School’s Fine Arts Department showcased student work. Pictured are Zack French, Shayna Morelli, teacher Terry Thompson, Hannah Grant and Erin Crowley.
Bob Riggio was visiting Tara resident Barbara McAnulla and friends Iva Thomas and Robert Talley, who also were visiting.
Bob Riggio was visiting Tara resident Barbara McAnulla and friends Iva Thomas and Robert Talley, who also were visiting.
Dario Dokko, 4, was fascinated with Mote Marine's exhibit.
Dario Dokko, 4, was fascinated with Mote Marine's exhibit.
Liz and Craig Schreiber are purchasing a home in Lakewood Ranch.
Liz and Craig Schreiber are purchasing a home in Lakewood Ranch.
Artist Helene Hirmes worked on a new sculpture in her
Artist Helene Hirmes worked on a new sculpture in her "Jenny Craig Who?" series.
Suzy Berinsky, Evelyn Sturn, Mary Pickup, Vickie Inglese and Jeanne Wacker are part of the Starfire Tap Co.
Suzy Berinsky, Evelyn Sturn, Mary Pickup, Vickie Inglese and Jeanne Wacker are part of the Starfire Tap Co.
Bonnie Dyer, left, and Veronica Carter, right, celebrated the 83rd birthday of Elnore Dyer, center, by attending Ovation.
Bonnie Dyer, left, and Veronica Carter, right, celebrated the 83rd birthday of Elnore Dyer, center, by attending Ovation.
Booker Middle School student Emma Diner sang
Booker Middle School student Emma Diner sang "Up on the Fridge."
Members of the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe drew quite a crowd.
Members of the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe drew quite a crowd.
Ann Gennecro attended with her children, JoAnne Boyer and Joe Gennecro.
Ann Gennecro attended with her children, JoAnne Boyer and Joe Gennecro.
Susan Walleser came out with her granddaughters, Tiarra Pearson, left, and Jaelah Alexander, front.
Susan Walleser came out with her granddaughters, Tiarra Pearson, left, and Jaelah Alexander, front.
Sam and Chrissie Budd brought their dogs, Pami, and Rusty, not pictured.
Sam and Chrissie Budd brought their dogs, Pami, and Rusty, not pictured.
Avary, Mike, Kerri and Addison Whitehead live in Mill Creek.
Avary, Mike, Kerri and Addison Whitehead live in Mill Creek.
Emer Kelly and Jonathan Courtemanche represented the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Emer Kelly and Jonathan Courtemanche represented the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Lakewood Ranch High School dance team member Alina Evans was thrilled to touch a starfish and a spider crab.
Lakewood Ranch High School dance team member Alina Evans was thrilled to touch a starfish and a spider crab.
Ralph and Helen Bloch, of River Club, brought their dog, Sweetie.
Ralph and Helen Bloch, of River Club, brought their dog, Sweetie.
Edwin and Aida Arana were visiting friends Nydia and Alan Geller, of Lakewood Ranch.
Edwin and Aida Arana were visiting friends Nydia and Alan Geller, of Lakewood Ranch.

 

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